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November 17, 2008

Tip of the day: Healthy eating on the cheap

Preparing healthy meals for your family on a tight budget is no easy task. One practical way to save is to try to avoid packaged stuff and start from scratch. Learn to cook from scratch with unprocessed meats, produce, and grains. Brew your own tea and mix in fruit juice instead of buying bottled flavored teas from the refrigerator case.

Take a look at our staff's list of ways to eat healthfully for less, and give us your suggestions!

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