(ARA) – Food can make you healthier — if you make good choices. It can seem hard to make healthy food choices, particularly if you are on a budget and short on time. But there are some simple steps you can take to help you and your family eat healthier.

Build a Healthier Plate
Use a grocery list when shopping for food to help you choose more fresh vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Buy leaner meats (such as chicken, turkey, and lean cuts of pork or beef such as sirloin or chuck …

Lunch money is so . . . 1990s. Pack your kids lunchboxes with healthy meals and snacks, like a peanut-butter sandwich with crackers and an apple. It’s quick and economical.
Coupons have taken on new importance — The Promotion Marketing Association now reports that 97 percent of the people who do the majority of the shopping for their households use coupons at supermarkets.

(NAPSI)-Here’s food for thought: In an attempt to stay on track with weight-management goals, more than 57 percent of women surveyed try to skip their afternoon snack. But waiting too long between meals may lead to unhealthy eating at the next meal. Instead, snacking on items containing whole grains and fiber can stave off afternoon hunger and help weight managers achieve their goals.
In the survey commissioned by Kellogg Company, Opinion Research Corp. found that 44 percent of women cited afternoons as their prime time for snacking. This long stretch between …

If you need 64 rolls of toilet paper BJ’s and Sam’s are the way to go.
From MarketWatch: BJ’s Wholesale Club Reports November Sales Results
” — Excluding sales of gasoline, traffic increased by 6% and the average transaction amount was slightly higher than last year.
– On a comparable club basis, food sales increased by approximately 14% and general merchandise sales decreased by approximately 4%.
– Departments with the strongest sales increases versus last year included bakery, breakfast foods, computer equipment, dairy, deli, frozen, health & beauty aids, household chemicals, meat, …

(ARA) – For most Americans, Thanksgiving without turkey is like the Fourth of July without fireworks. That’s why it’s important not to deprive yourself during holiday meals. The holidays are full of temptations and an occasional treat is fine as long as you make sure to keep short- and long-term health goals in mind.
Your weight-loss efforts can absolutely stay on track this Thanksgiving holiday by following simple tips from Weight Watchers that allow you to enjoy yourself.
1. Slow Down for Satisfaction.
When sitting down to the Thanksgiving feast, select foods you …