Smart Choices
by Connie Lehman, Registered Dietitian at Topeka Pharmacy
Ask Your Dietician - Your Food Expert
Q
uestion: How can
I feed my family
healthy meals without
spending a lot?
Answer: Here are four tips, which
will affect both your family’s health
and budget for the good!
• Leave Off The Extras! Healthy
eating means not eating “empty calorie
foods” like pop, chips, cookies and donuts. Save money by not buying these
foods! Start by cutting the amount you
buy in half. Even if your children are
not overweight, these foods add nothing good to their health.
Weekly savings for average family of
4: $35-$50
• Buy Fruits And Vegetables In
Season, On Sale Or Frozen. Healthy
eating means eating more fruits and
vegetables! If you are serious about
feeding your family healthier, you
must start your meal planning and
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