The Hometown Treasure July 2012 | Page 11

Smart Choices Luke Pamer with Tom Miller, RPh Nine Tips for Healthy Eating On a Budget In a struggling economy, most of us are looking for ways to save on our grocery bill. Many people say that they can’t eat healthy because it is too expensive. Yet often it is careless shopping that eats up our budget. Let’s look at the basics and see if we can make a dent in the final grocery tab. 1. Take Charge: Someone has to take charge of healthy meal planning. It will not happen by itself, and will take some work. 2. Educate Yourself: In order to plan healthy meals, you must know what healthy eating looks like. The website choosem