Eating Healthy is Affordable
Many people feel that in order to eat healthfully by including dairy products, fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats and whole grains are beyond their budgets. However, if consumers look at each food group, they will find a wide variety of foods available that can fit in anyone's budget. Some tips on ways to stretch the food dollar are:
- Include dairy products in your daily plan. Milk, yogurt and cheese are a bargain when evaluating for nutritional content and versatility.
- See what is on sale. Browse the sale ads or visit the supermarket online before you go.
- Check the frozen vegetables for sales to keep a variety of mixed vegetables on hand in the freezer.
- Stock up on staples. Keep plenty of beans, brown rice, pasta, oatmeal and barley. Barley and rice add fiber and help stretch meals like soups, stews and casseroles.
- Shop in the season. Fresh produce tastes better and costs less.
If you take time to plan your meals and grocery lists, you will find you don't have to spend a lot of money to get the most nutrition for your dollars.
