It can be easy to avoid eating healthy when trying to stick to a budget, but there are many ways to save money without sacrificing your health.

Plan. Decide ahead of time what meals and snacks you and your family will have throughout the week, and make a grocery list. Planning ahead can reduce impulse buys. For less waste, buy or cook only what you need for the week.
Search for the best prices. Check the newspaper, online or store coupons for sales. Look into loyalty cards for extra discounts at a local grocery store.
Be aware of convenience costs. Convenience foods, like frozen, ready-to-eat meals and pre-cut produce, often cost more than preparing meals from scratch at home. Get back to the basics. It may take a little more time, but it can save a lot on the next grocery bill.
Look for generic store brands. Store brands usually cost less. Look at the shelves higher or lower than eye level to find them. Comparing per-unit costs can also help you get the best price.
Focus on nutritious foods. You may be surprised how much you spend on packaged, processed snack foods that provide little to no nutrients to the diet. Choose fresh, unprocessed foods that will provide the most bang for the buck regarding nutrition.
Eating in. Making a home-cooked meal will stretch your dollar further and can even be more nutritious than eating out. Try a new recipe, or get creative and make something up. There are no rules in your own kitchen.