With Money Tight, Healthy Food Still Needed

We’re all feeling the pinch with the economy in the state it is right now, but experts say a healthy diet is still possible when money is tight. Shirley Kindrick, a registered dietician at the Ohio State University Medical Center, makes a good point. She says, “Selecting healthy food items is always important, but in an economy where money may be in short supply (and) families are under stress and people may be working longer hours or two jobs, a good diet is the basic foundation for staying healthy.”

Or, as my grandma used to say, you can’t burn the candle at both ends!

One tip for saving money while eating healthy is simply to serve a smaller portion of meat. Many people eat portions too large anyway, so instead serve a piece that is about as big as a deck of cards. She also recommends placing chopping up veggies in your dishes to bring them to life. Not only will they “bulk up” your dish, they’ll also be strategically placed in the food for those picky eaters among us.

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