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Preparing a good diet for your kid’s health seems to be an already Herculean task in itself. Then budget constraints come in, and even the most well-meaning mothers and housekeepers face dilemmas.

These days, the quest for a healthy, sound diet for children seems to be in the same, if not less, importance as sticking to one’s limited family budget. Add to this the common misconception: eating healthy, they say, is nothing but a huge burden to the pockets.

Top natural health expert Dr. Joseph Mercola, however, disagrees. He asserts that it is possible for your family to eat healthy for the same or less of the budget you allot for everyday processed foods, and that there are surefire ways to keep “healthy eating” within your budget range.

Eating Organic Costs You the Same, If Not Less
Your kid’s health isn’t necessarily costly.

“Although organic food has a reputation for being outrageously expensive – and indeed, it has much room for improvement price-wise – there are many times when it is actually less expensive than commercially grown food if you just check labels and sales,” Dr. Mercola reveals.

Dr. Mercola takes off from the research on costs of organic whole foods of neuropathic practitioner Colleen Huber, which cites at least three organic food-buying groups in the Phoenix area with organic produce at only around $1.00 per pound.

Aside from noticing that the cost for a week’s worth of organic whole food groceries for a three-member family is about the same as for the “cheap” processed food, the research also shares that it might be wise to also grow one’s one own organic garden to save up on costs for a healthy, child-friendly menu.

The Budget Savvy’s Take at Healthy Eating
Dr. Mercola shares some more tips for healthy eating for the kids and family without breaking the bank:

• Plan your meals ahead. If you plan ahead of time, you get exactly what you need and prevent buying too much and promoting wastage.
• Buy whole foods that you can whip up into meals. You can actually have greater savings with this rather than foods that are pre-cut or already prepared in a box. There’s the nutritional value, too; would you jeopardize your kid’s health with MSG, carcinogens, or artificial sweeteners in processed and factory-made products?
• Ditch the junk food, please! Potato chips, cookies, soda, and other junk foods could be really tasty and appealing. But they’re expensive, too, and they spell many troubles for your kid’s health.
• Take lots of fresh veggies. Canned vegetables, as you may guess, would cost you more.
• Shop smart. Take only what you need; don’t buy on a whim or a mere instinct. Check your pantry to avoid duplicating food items.

Healthy Food Choices for Your Kids and Family
Dr. Mercola believes that healthy food choices do a lot for your children’s optimal health. Aside from having vital nutrients found in vegetables, fruits, and other organic foods, their diet should include omega-3 fats like DHA found in krill oil.

This DHA in krill oil, for instance, helps benefit your children with a healthy brain function, increased focus and concentration, positive moods, and normal social development.

He adds that the more you patronize organic food, the more you could help create a demand and thus drive down its prices. This, accordingly, will make “healthy eating” participate more competitively in the market.

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