Eating Right on a Budget

As U.S. food prices continue to rise, shoppers are challenged to find more economical ways to buy groceries and prepare healthy meals. Here are 10 tips for stretching your food dollar. 1. Plan Menus and Make a List. A sure way to overspend is by wandering aimlessly...
Back to School: Packing a Nutritious and Safe Lunchbox

Back to School: Packing a Nutritious and Safe Lunchbox

On hectic mornings, take the time to pack a nutritious and safe lunch for you AND your children with these tips. Keep it Clean Start off each day fresh by washing lunch boxes and lunch bags with warm, soapy water after each use. Be sure to wash your hands before,...

Label Confusion at the Market

You read labels at the supermarket so that you can make the healthiest choices for you and your family. But sometimes you get stumped: How do you decide between a container of pasta sauce with “reduced sodium” and another that’s labeled “low sodium”? Here’s a guide to...

15 Ways To Get Your 5-A-Day

When it comes to eating fruits and vegetables, we’re reminded to eat at least “5 a day.” But for many of us, eating five or more servings each day can seem a bit daunting. Considering that we, on average, eat 3 meals a day, with 2-3 snacking occasions thrown into the...