Big Flavor on a Budget
Stretching food dollars to put healthy, delicious food on the table can be tricky. Registered dietician, nutritionist and author Elizabeth Somer has created these tips and budget-friendly recipes to help you add a healthy spin and big flavor to your meals without taking a big toll on your budget.
- Compare unit price. Often buying in bulk or larger sizes is more economical, but not always.
- Plan your meals in advance and keep a copy on the fridge and with you when you head to the grocery store so you're not trying to figure out what's for dinner while you shop.
- Make one evening a week the "no-cook night" where the entire family can join in to make wraps, pinwheels or another cold favorite.
- Take an inventory of what you have on hand. Keeping track of staples will keep you from buying food you don't need.
- Check the circulars. Seeing what's on sale will help you see what to stock up on and help with meal planning.
