3. Choose Your Cuts of Meat Wisely
The price of meat varies widely, with factors such as where you live, where you shop, the cut of meat, and the type of meat (pasture-raised, organic, and the like) moving the decimal point. You’ll want to pay attention to those dollar signs and be strategic.
In general, says Nasar, if you’re craving beef, skip the rib eye and go for a roast cut, which tends to be cheaper. Rib eye at Target is currently $19.99 per pound (lb), whereas chuck roast is $9.99 per lb.
Similarly, bone-in pork chops are more expensive ($4.29 per lb at Target), compared with a pork shoulder roast ($3.99 per lb), especially since with the former option, you’re paying for the weight of the bone.
Chicken thighs are generally one of the more budget-friendly meats you can buy — compare their $1.99 per lb price at Target with that of a boneless skinless breast at $4.99 per lb.
However, it’s worth noting that these cheaper cuts of meat are higher in saturated fats than their higher-priced counterparts, which runs counter to American Heart Association recommendations on fat intake. Given the increased proportion of your diet you’ll be giving over to fats when eating keto, the quality of the types of fats you eat is vital for reducing your risk of raising your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol.
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