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Eating Healthy on a Budget
By: Melissa Hughes, Dietetic Intern
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Learning Objectives:
• Explain what a healthy plate looks like
• Describe at least 2 benefits of eating a healthy diet
• State at least 3 tips for eating healthy on a budget
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Who here feels that eating a healthy diet is expensive?
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What does a healthy diet look
like?
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Make ½ of your plate fruits and vegetables
Make at least ½ of your grains whole grains
Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk, cheese and yogurt
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Vary your protein sources
Cut back on sodium and empty calories from solid
fats and added sugars
Stay hydrated – drink plenty of fluids throughout the day
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Why should we eat a healthy diet?
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Promotes Health
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Promotes Energy
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PromotesHealthy Weight
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PromotesHealthy Digestion
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How to eat healthy on a budget
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Buy fruits and vegetables that are in season
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Plan meals around
what is on sale
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Canned and frozen fruits & vegetables are just as
nutritious as fresh
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Compare unit prices to find the best value
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Plan meals before going to the grocery store
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Include whole grains and beans in your meals
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Cook in big batches
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How to eat healthy in the freezer aisle
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Look at the food label
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Look for meals that follow the MyPlate guidelines
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Add vegetables to make frozen meals more filling
and nutritious
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Today we talked about:• What a healthy plate
looks like• The benefits of eating a
healthy diet• Tips for eating healthy
on a budget
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What is one thing you’d like to
remember from the presentation today the next time you go to
the grocery store?
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Creamy Lemon Dill Greek Pasta Salad
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References
• ChooseMyPlate.gov• National Institute of Aging• AuthorityNutrition.com• Today’s Dietitian