| Family cookbooks or easy cookbooks seem | | | | carrots and you pay more for less quantity. |
| difficult to purchase specially if you are on budget | | | | Brown rice/ whole wheat Muffins contain 4 gram |
| but it is not necessary to purchase any family | | | | fat/ 100 calories. Oatmeal is economical as well as |
| cookbooks or easy cookbooks for quick and easy | | | | nutritious. Cereals/ grains that don't come in fancy |
| recipes. With internet approach is making life | | | | packs are equally good and may be stored in |
| easier for many people, it can help you also. | | | | air-tight containers. Whole wheat pasta is |
| Careful cooking can help trim your waistline as | | | | expensive as compared to white pasta but is |
| well as food budget. Eating out frequently is | | | | healthier. You are free to make your choices. |
| disastrous to both, your waist line and your | | | | Ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat meats are quite |
| pocket. | | | | expensive as compared to plain meats. You may |
| Shop in stores where you find lots of healthy | | | | try canned fish/ chicken to make sandwiches/ |
| produce/ meats/ dairy rather than filling your cart | | | | enchiladas/ casseroles/ salads. |
| all with junk food. You may check other shelves | | | | You may use dried milk-powder for various |
| for inexpensive items as most expensive ones | | | | recipes. Block cheese or pre-shredded may be |
| are always kept at eye level. | | | | used for various recipes. These are some tips |
| Apples, Oranges, Potatoes/ onions if purchased | | | | that you may not find in many of family |
| by bag rather than by piece are cheaper. Try | | | | cookbooks or easy cookbooks. You can scan |
| shopping for products that are in season as they | | | | internet for various quick and easy cooking |
| are best in flavor as well as price. Canned foods | | | | recipes and save money that you want to spend |
| packed in juice along with low sodium must be | | | | on these books. |
| preferred. Avoid buying washed lettuce/ cabbage/ | | | | |