Key points from article :
Many people believe that cooking from scratch costs a fortune.
Chia seed smoothies are an expensive luxury.
Pulses (beans, peas and lentils) are nutritious, cheap and work well in place of meat.
Also, often the last thing people want to do at the end of a long day is cook.
Jack Monroe's courgette, tomato and cheese gratin recipe costs 33p and takes eight minutes to cook.
Ignore superfoods - increase the volume and variety of fruit and vegetables in your diet.
Frozen, tinned and dried fruits and veg are often cheaper, but keep their nutrients and reduce waste.
