8 Items For
Less
By Liz Weiss and Janice Bissex
Attention smart shoppers! Keeping
to your grocery budget may be more challenging these days, but you can still
keep spending low and the health-factor high! These
eight items are value-packed and nutrient-rich. Make sure they're on your
shopping list.
1. Eggs
At 15
to 25 cents per egg, they are a nutritional bargain. Eggs provide high-quality
protein and other important nutrients, including lutein (which
is good for eye health), choline (important for healthy brain function), and
selenium (a cancer fighter).
2. Pasta Sauce
Half a cup provides a kid-friendly serving of vegetables at a cost of just
about 30 cents.
3. Whole Wheat
Blend Pastas
Whole wheat pasta is a great choice, but it’s
not always well accepted. Whole wheat blends (part whole wheat, part white
flour) have an appealing texture and they’re tasty. At less than 30 cents
a serving (1/2 cup), this economical option helps increase their consumption
of whole grains.
4. 1% Lowfat Milk
At about 25 cents per 8-ounce glass, milk offers more nutrients per penny
than almost any other beverage option in the supermarket. It provides
key vitamins and minerals like calcium and vitamin D, important for building
and maintaining strong bones.
5. Whole Grain
Cereal
Breakfast serves up an easy and delicious opportunity for adding
more whole
grains to the diet. Families can save big when they choose
value-priced brands such as Mom’s Best® Naturals,
priced 20-50 percent less.
6. Canned Beans
A can of beans – pinto, black, kidney, garbanzo – can
cost as little as $1. They’re rich in protein
and other important nutrients, including folate, potassium and iron. They
provide a great nutritional bang for the buck.
7. Canned Tuna and Salmon
Tuna and salmon are rich in high-quality protein
and contain heart-healthy omega-3 fats, a healthy fat often lacking in the
typical American diet. At about 60 cents per serving, they’re a real
bargain.
8. Fruits & Veggies
For the best savings at the supermarket, choose produce
when it’s in season or on sale. Consider canned and frozen too; they
can be just as nutritious as fresh and are often less expensive.
Liz Weiss and Janice Newell Bissex, are registered
dietitians and The Meal Makeover Moms. They're on a mission to help busy
families eat better. For recipes, cooking tips, demonstration videos and
more, check out their Web site: www.MealMakeoverMoms.com
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