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Nutrition Tips
Stretch Your Food Dollar!
Did you know that
you can "stretch" your food dollar at the grocery store, but still buy food
that tastes good and is good for you? With careful planning and preparation you
can stretch your money farther than you thought possible! Check out the
following suggestions on how to make your dollar stretch farther than it has
before!
- Avoid buying convenience foods.
These foods tend to be more expensive because the more that's done to foods
before you buy them, the more you pay. Preparing convenience food from scratch
will help stretch your food and dollars.
- Buy low-cost foods that will give
you more "bang for your buck".
These foods include:
- Dry beans and peas
- In-season fresh fruits and
vegetables. For example, buy fresh peaches in June, July and August. Buy
fresh leafy greens in October.
- Regular rice and potatoes rather
than instant
- Whole Chickens and Turkeys
rather than pre-cut
- Larger packages of meat, like
ground beef, that you can divide into smaller portions and put in your
freezer
Finally, watch where
cans, jars and packages are placed. Stores usually put the most expensive items
at eye level so they're the first items you see. Check the lower shelves for
better buys.
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