Think eating healthier is more expensive? You may be right. Some strategies to keep the cost down:

How to Eat Like It Matters

Think eating healthier is more expensive? You may be right. Some strategies to keep the cost down:

Last week, my wife and I went to the supermarket to pick up a few things. It was hardly what we call "a big shopping." But the $200+ bill sure made it seem like it was, even though all we'd really picked up were a few staples missing from our pantry. It literally brought home some ugly food for thought: eating smart is getting expensive. Our anecdotal experiences at the grocery are backed up by a study published in the journal Health Affairs , which found that following USDA dietary guidelines for healthy eating will give your wallet wicked indigestion. Because while our food system is great at delivering sheer calories to the masses, it falls well short when it comes to supplying the specific nutrients everyone needs. In fact, the researchers say that it doesn't even produce enough fruits and vegetables to supply every American with the recommended minimum daily number of...

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@CivicSpacePark » 20 Feb '12, 8pm
Via Downtown Phoenix Public Market : Shopping in-season is a great strategy for eating healthier when you’re on a... [link]
@PHXPublicMarket » 20 Feb '12, 6pm
Shopping in-season is a great strategy for eating healthier when you’re on a budget. Here are a few more tips: [link]
@Babiesonline » 20 Feb '12, 5pm
How to Eat Like It Matters (from @SeventhGen) [link] ^FM
@EcoMaidsDallas » 18 Feb '12, 4pm
Eating smart can be expensive - @SeventhGen teaches gives tips on keeping costs down [link]
@FamLivingSimple » 17 Feb '12, 5pm
I can actually get behind this article. I was surprised. [link]
@rachleahcharb » 17 Feb '12, 3pm
Thanks @SeventhGen for the article: [link] ... On a budget, but still love to eat healthy? (like myself) Read these tips!
@nikkib04 » 17 Feb '12, 3pm
How to help w the cost of eating healthy -a must-read and good advice: "How to Eat Like It Matters" [link]
@buyalgoma » 17 Feb '12, 3pm
Some great tips on eating smart on a budget. Another good one: Buy a CSA share so you are guaranteed lots of fresh... [link]
@ladyoftheiron » 17 Feb '12, 2pm
How to eat like it matters. Decent article. [link] #seventhgeneration
@VegOnTheTable » 17 Feb '12, 2pm
From @seventhgen, tips on eating healthy but cheaply: [link] #healthyliving
@jillslist » 17 Feb '12, 2pm
Tips on how to manage your budget while managing a healthy diet [link]
@cinetiKFit » 17 Feb '12, 2pm
You don't really have to spend big to eat healthy. What is your #grocery #shopping style like? [link] #financials #nutrition
@kidsgoneraw » 17 Feb '12, 2pm
Seriously...raspberries at 6.00 a pint? Here's how to get around that... [link]
@organicgirl22 » 17 Feb '12, 2pm
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@SeventhGen » 17 Feb '12, 2pm
Think eating healthier is more expensive? You may be right. Some strategies to keep the cost down: [link]
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@lkirch23 » 17 Feb '12, 7pm
RT @SeventhGen: Think eating healthier is more expensive? You may be right. Some strategies to keep the cost down: [link]
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RT @SeventhGen: Think eating healthier is more expensive? You may be right. Some strategies to keep the cost down: [link]
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RT @SeventhGen: Think eating healthier is more expensive? You may be right. Some strategies to keep the cost down: [link]
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RT @SeventhGen: Think eating healthier is more expensive? You may be right. Some strategies to keep the cost down: [link]
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RT @SeventhGen: Think eating healthier is more expensive? You may be right. Some strategies to keep the cost down: [link]
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RT @SeventhGen: Think eating healthier is more expensive? You may be right. Some strategies to keep the cost down: [link]
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