• Plant-based proteins, including beans, dried peas and lentils, can cost less. Plan meals with these plant-based protein foods more often, such as baked beans and pea soup.
• Buy family-sized packs of meat, poultry or fish and, if needed, separate into meal sized portions and freeze.
• Try canned tuna, salmon or sardines in sandwiches, casseroles or salads.
• Buy dried beans, peas and lentils more often than canned varieties since they cost less. Follow the package directions for cooking.
• Milk made from skim milk powder is cheaper than fresh milk. You can drink it, pour it over whole grain cereal, or use it for baking and cooking. For best taste, chill it before drinking.
• Buy yogurt in larger containers, since they can be cheaper per serving than individual cups.
• Buy cheese in blocks and cut or grate it yourself. Blocks of unopened cheese can be frozen for 6-8 weeks.
• Eggs and peanut butter are also affordable and healthy protein foods.

For more information Protein Foods, visit Canada’s Food Guide.