Canned Food: Make it a

Healthy ChoiceCanned Fruit: Packaged in their

own juices, water, or 100% juice

Avoid syrup – even light syrup

No added sugars

Canned Vegetables: “no salt added” “reduced sodium” “low sodium” No added sauce or

seasoning Meat & Fish: Tuna – choose

packed in water White meat chicken

Look for the symbol –

Soup: Low sodium

Healthy Tips Cooking Rinse 3X to reduce

sodium content Freeze canned items,

open, place on a plate, and scrape off the top layer of frozen fat before cooking

Handle with care Dents can be OK! Make sure dents are

not on the seam of the can

Avoid cans that are leaking, rusted, foamy, foul smelling, or extremely swollen

Wipe the top of the can before opening

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StretchYour

Food Dollar

1. Plan meals and snacks in advance.

2. Look to see what foods you already have and make a grocery list on the back.

3. Check for sales and coupons. 4. Purchase - Shop when you

are not hungry or rushed. 5. Shop on the outer aisles of

the grocery store. 6. Find and compare unit

prices on the shelf directly below the product.

7. Store Brands = SAVINGS! 8. Afford Fruits and Vegetables

a. Try canned or frozenb. Buy in seasonc. Purchase simplest form

9. Prepare and freeze dishes in advance. Cook once – eat all week!

10. Don’t Waste! a. When bulk items

are on sale, buy in bulk and freeze the leftovers.

b. Incorporate leftovers into another meal. Add leftover vegetables to a casserole or blend overripe fruits forsmoothies.

My Shopping List: FRUIT _______________________________________________________________ WHOLE GRAINS _______________________________________________________________ PROTEIN _______________________________________________________________ VEGETABLES _______________________________________________________________ DAIRY _______________________________________________________________ADDITIONAL ITEMS _______________________________________________________________ _____________________

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The Lovett Foundation www.charlielovett.com