With a new year often comes a new resolution to eat better and make healthier choices. But as the economy continues to struggle, many parents are left wondering how to provide healthy food options while shopping on a budget. Although nutrient-dense foods, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, are often more costly than less healthful options, there are ways families can pull the purse strings tighter without compromising on nutrition.
“Even though many families will be shopping on a budget in the new year, nutrition doesn’t necessarily have to come …

(ARA) – Whether you’re skipping breakfast to save on calories or running out the door in a rush with only a cup of coffee in hand, you’re not doing yourself or your health any favors. Numerous studies have shown that eating breakfast can help people lose weight while promoting heart health, cognitive performance and increased energy.
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, women who ate breakfast regularly tended to eat fewer calories overall during the day. A healthy breakfast fuels the body and replenishes …

My family’s meals were all planned ahead for the week and I was feeling quite organized. I made out the menu, put together the grocery list, and got my shopping all done in one trip. This week we were not going to waste any money on fast food or delivery meals. I was on a roll.
Then I opened my pantry to put my groceries away. Oops. I was staring at items of food that I purchased while they were on sale a couple weeks ago… items I just bought today …

Here are 10 tips from Foster Farms, the poultry company, on how to reduce your grocery bill.  Some of the tips are obvious, others require discipline, and all are in line with what outside consumer experts suggest. And no one will force you to purchase chicken with your savings.

Make a list: Making a list and avoiding impulse purchases adds up to hundreds of dollars in savings annually.
Don’t take the kids: Some moms report saving $15 per shopping trip by going solo, Foster Farms says. The chicken purveyor suggests timing shopping …

Pizza, once a cheap, date-night snack, has become more expensive as food prices climb. You can spend $15 to $20 on a family pizza these days. That could be $500 or more for a pizza every other week, common among us.
Of course, the pizza industry has taught us never to buy a pizza without a coupon. That continues, and some of the most valuable coupons, with dollars off, are for pizza.
The average cost of a homemade pizza is about $4, excluding labor. That can be worth it if you’re up …