7 Ways to Save Money (and Calories!) in the New Year

Photo by: Julie Van Rosendaal

Eat more beans Legumes - think lentils, chickpeas, black beans, black eyed peas and kidney beans - make an economical source of protein. Swap your usual meat for beans once or twice a week and you'll save money and calories - beans are a great source of fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals, and they fill you up - so you don't need as much.
Make hearty baked beans with bacon and beer

Photo by: Julie Van Rosendaal

Eat more beans Legumes - think lentils, chickpeas, black beans, black eyed peas and kidney beans - make an economical source of protein. Swap your usual meat for beans once or twice a week and you'll save money and calories - beans are a great source of fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals, and they fill you up - so you don't need as much.
Make hearty baked beans with bacon and beer