Sunday, January 29, 2012

ChooseMyPlate.gov is a great Healthy Eating Resource

There's tons to check out on ChooseMyPlate.gov for healthy eating. Including: download-able info sheets, planning guides, tips to eating healthy on a Budget and more. You should take a minute to check it out.

http://www.choosemyplate.gov

Here's what you'll find...

The 3 P’s - Plan, Purchase, and Prepare Food on a Budget
The reminders help you stay within your food budget.

Smart Shopping for Veggies and Fruits
Get the fruits and vegetables you need without breaking the bank!

Eating Better on a Budget
These 10 tips will help you stretch your food dollars.

Sample 7-Day Menu
This sample weekly menu meets all nutritional needs at a cost below current average food costs

Eating Healthy on a Budget – A Consumer Economics Perspective
Can people eat healthier and spend less money?
Are fruits and vegetables so expensive that people cannot afford to eat a healthy diet?
How can people actually know what foods are healthful choices and that they are likely economical as well?

Read a USDA Economist’s View: Nutrition Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive

Also check these materials from other agencies:
Eat Right When Money’s Tight
30 Ways in 30 Days to Stretch Your Fruit & Vegetable Budget
SNAP-Ed Connection Recipe Finder
Search recipes by various categories – including cost per serving or per recipe.
Iowa State University Extension’s "Spend Smart. Eat Smart."