(NC)-If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to kick your health routine into high gear, consider this solution – drink a glass of pure fruit juice each day. While your schedule may not allow you the time for healthy meal planning, know that there are quick and healthy options that can fit into anyone’s day-to-day routine. One of the easiest ways to stay healthy and keep your energy up is opting for a natural and nutritious choice found in 100 per cent pure orange juice.
“Our bodies naturally crave …

Action News KSBY. “Gas prices are down, food prices are not.
And with the economy struggling, surviving the recession could come down to being able to keep food on the table.
The average gallon of regular unleaded in California is going for $1.79. That’s down from an average of $4.61 on June 19.
In the meantime, for the last nine months or so a dozen eggs sells for around $3.50, and a loaf of whole-grain bread averages around $4.00 at the store.
Baking, making, and buying bread: three facts of life that can’t be …

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cup
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:
1/4 cup orange juice
2 Tablespoons vinegar, white wine
2 Tablespoons finely chopped onion

Cyndi Roberts over at 1 Frugal Friend 2 Another has great tips for saving money on food.
School Lunches the Frugal Way!
My children always wanted to bring their own lunches because they didn’t really like what was offered in the school lunchroom.  But it was sometimes a little difficult to make their lunches nutritious and tasty and also to put a little variety in their lunchboxes without spending a small fortune.
If we let ourselves, we can spend a “lot” on individual servings, lunchables, and treats for lunches.  Here are a few …

Now this is something that makes sense. My first plate at the Chinese Buffet is affectionately known as my beige plate. Glad to know there is some science behind it.
Losing weight doesn’t have to be boring when you focus on bright, colourful meals.
What does this mean? Simply by making sure your plate reflects a range of colours, you’ll naturally create more balanced and healthful menus. Not everyone has the time or the patience to count calories, but assessing the colours on your plate is something anyone can do – and …