Healthy eating on a budget: Ten practical ways to get more nutrition for less Eating nutritious food doesn’t have to be expensive. A fertility specialist shares ten practical, science-backed ways to eat healthy without overspending, from choosing whole foods and seasonal produce to cutting waste and maximising nutrition per rupee. Eating out or eating convenience foods may have hidden costs, both in terms of money and nutritional value, due to the high salt, sugar, and saturated fat content. Compare prices and buy store brandsStore brands or generic foods could provide the same nutritional value as name-brand foods at a lower price. Think cost per nutrient, not just priceSome foods may seem modest in price but deliver great nutritional value.