Food Stamps

If you are going through a diet transition while on food stamps, it can seem incredibly difficult to eat correctly and stay within the allotted government budget, which really only offers about $1 a day on average. However, there are ways to afford better food and transition into your new diet. If you haven’t already been reading about different ways to go about your diets, there are plenty of theories for losing weight, lowering cholesterol, burning fat, handling allergies and dealing with other medical conditions. These are some of the common ways that people have gone on popular diets without breaking the bank.

Saving on South Beach

South Beach is essentially a low carb diet plan. Even things like carrots are considered too rich in sugar and carbs to be included in this skimpy diet. This diet is basically eliminating bread, most cheeses, dairy and pastas. Sample recipes will include fish, eggs, green vegetables, nuts, chicken, tofu, and low-fat types of cheese, such as cottage cheese or Cheddar cheese. The basic goal is to eliminate sugar and carbs wherever possible. Even things like fruit are not allowed on this diet. Sugar-free hard candies are allowed on this diet however. Chicken breast dinners with veggies on the side are something simple and cheap to do on this diet. Snacks with peanuts, Pistachios, pecans and other nuts would also be suitable.

All About Atkins

Atkins is another type of low carb diet plan. However, there are some differences between Atkins and South Beach. Basically, Atkins promotes protein rich foods, like meat, eggs, and seafood. Although the diet allows for about 12 to 15 grams of carbs a day from vegetables, you basically need to avoid as much carb intake as possible. In addition, Atkins is based around an adequate fat content to the food that you eat. While you can natural fats, you can’t have trans fats. So, fish, olive oil, and canola oil are good sources of fats on this diet. You can find a variety of free cheap Atkins recipes online, including a recipe for hot wings and pigs in a blanket, both of which are allowed on this diet.

Diets for Low Blood Sugar

Often called a low glucose or hypoglycemic diet, these meal plans are designed to either up your carbs or lower them, but in each one, you are not allowed to eat processed grains and simple sugars. In the low carb form of the diet, you reduce all carbs and increase protein and fat intake. In the high carb diet, you eat more vegetables, fruits, berries and whole grains. In addition, you eat more frequently, about six meals a day with snacks in between. All of the low blood sugar diets will reduce your sugars and prohibit you from eating things like bread, cereal, potatoes and rice. Some good ideas for recipes will include beef chili, egg wraps, chicken and vegetable places, and salads.

Lowering Your Cholesterol

For those who are in danger of a heart related illness, it’s important to have low cholesterol. A diet low in sugar and fats will lower your triglycerides by 20 percent and have positive changes in the lipoproteins in your body, both of which contribute to a lower cholesterol. This diet will focus on restricting saturated fats and sugar. You’ll also increase foods that have more fiber through raw fruits, beans, brown rice and whole grain bread. Egg whites, plain yogurt, mozzarella, Cheddar and part skin Ricotta cheese is also allowed on this diet. Fish recipes will be important to this diet as omega 3 fatty acids are incredibly good for those with high cholesterol. Beef sirloin and chicken dinners will also be beneficial to this diet.