How to save on food costs
In the nutrition class I teach, students have commented on how much money “real” food costs. They say it is so much cheaper to just buy the junk food, the fast food. What are some ways to buy “real” food that doesn’t cost a fortune? 1. Frozen Food – some people think buying frozen food isn’t healthy. But frozen food is quite nutritious. A recent article, 10 Frozen Foods Nutritionist Always Buy highlights good choices to make in the freezer section of your grocery store. a. Frozen Edamame – if you haven’t tried these baby soybeans, they are quite tasty. And super nutritious as they provide vitamins, protein, and fiber. One nutritionist adds them to her salads or quinoa. b. Frozen berries – try frozen blueberries, frozen cherries, frozen strawberries or any frozen berry. My husband just bought a huge bag of frozen blueberries. He adds them to his morning o...