Eating Well And Spending Less Is A Winning Combination

Posted

NationalNutrition Month (NAPS)—Youcanjoin the effort to prevent and control disease at www. partneringforhealth.org. Instant oatmeal with lowfat milk (for extra calcium) makesfor a quick and inexpensive breakfast. Hard-boiled eggs are an excellent grab-and-go breakfast thatis high in protein and antioxidents. Discard the yolk if you need to lower your Drink at least 8 glasses of water each day before consuming any other beverages. cholesterol intake. Reduce the amount Bananas, carrots, whole-grain cereals, and in-shell peanuts are tasty, nutritious, and inexpensive snacks. of salt in your diet by avoiding processed foods. Replace them with a side salad and a serving of fruits or vegetables. Protein is the most expensive portion of a meal. Limit servings of meats, fish, and poultry to 5 oz. or eat low cost alternatives like beans. Plan your meals to take advantage of reduced prices. Shop for in-season,naturally preserved,or frozen fruits and vegetables. Avoid overbuying perishable foods. Foods purchasedin larger quantities are cheaper, so double or triple your recipes. Save extra portions for lunchesor freeze them for future meals. If you crave takeout pizza, cut the calories by getting a thin crust. Lower the fat with vegetable toppingslike tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, olives, and spinach. When dining out, order a small plate or children’s menuitem, share an entree, or bring home half of your meal. Cut costs and calories by bringing a healthy meal or snack with you when you are away from home, instead of eating out. Join the nationwide effort to prevent and control chronic diseases #Partnering4Health Relea wantelaoe-lalatentRel gs _W.... Heart Stroke ‘Association Associations life is why- a American Planning Association king GreatGreat CcCommunities HeHappen Making G&S . National WIC d he” cinccronsoF MeatproMorionano coucamion Association UT 2) [3] Funding for this project was made possible by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through DP14-1418: National Implementation and Dissemination for Chronic Disease Prevention. The viewsexpressed in written materials or publications do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services, nor does the mentionoftrade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsementby the U.S. Government. You can eat well and spendlessall year long.