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How to cut calories on a budget
Find at least a dozen simple recipes.
If you don't cook much, you'll need to find some simple recipes you can use to make your meals if you want to cut calories and eat more healthy foods. You can buy a basic cookbook, or just search for recipes online.
You probably want recipes that are relatively simple and don't require a lot of prep time. Look for recipes that have ingredients that are familiar to you, and are foods you already know you like.