May Nutrition
Newsletter
Eating Healthy on
a Budget
It’s
belt-tightening time, that is,
time to save money without
ruining our waistline or
health. Food prices are rising,
cutting corners doesn’t have to
mean eating unhealthy. Here is
how you can save money and your
health without breaking the
bank.
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Make a
Grocery List—Before
you leave the house take
inventory of your kitchen
and make a list of the
staple items that you will
need. Stick to the list,
this will prevent impulse
buying. And never go to the
store hungry!
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Eat Lower on
the Food Chain—This
means eat less meat. Which
doesn’t mean you have to
become a full-fledged
vegetarian. Introduce
vegetarian sources of
protein into your diet;
legumes, nuts and seeds are
a lot cheaper than buying
meat. In addition, buy
whole grains, fruits and
vegetables to round out your
diet. You’ll be healthier
for it.
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Shop at the
Farmers Market—Although
some produce at the farmers
market may seem to cost more
than at the grocery store,
what you get in freshness
and quality can save you
money in the long-run.
Produce from the farmers
market will keep longer than
grocery store produce. Buy
the freshest produce to
avoid wasting money on
produce that goes bad
quickly. If you plan to
cook the food right away,
Asian markets are a great
find for a wide variety of
inexpensive produce.
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Buy Bulk
Foods—Check
out the bulk food aisle of
your grocery store. Rather
than buying name brand
pre-packaged foods, buying
from the bulk food bin can
save you money. You can buy
as much as you need and may
discover some new items to
try.
Sheri, the OAC
nutritionist can help you create
grocery lists to stock your
kitchen with quick, easy meals
and snacks. To find out more
about eating lower on the food
chain, how to pick the freshest
produce, or tips on buying bulk
foods, contact Sheri. Take a
grocery store tour with Sheri to
find out how to stretch your
food dollars.
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May 11 is
Mother’s Day, give Mom nutrition
gift certificates for shopping
tours, supplements or individual
consultations. Contact Sheri,
the OAC nutritionist for more
information.
Nutrition in the
News:
Careful with the caffeine,
especially if you’re pregnant.
New research has found that
women who consumed three or more
cups of coffee doubled their
risk for miscarriage. Be safe,
limit yourself to no more than
one 12-oz (tall) coffee per day
if you’re pregnant. Watch out
for other sources of caffeine
and eat a healthy diet too.
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Sheri, the OAC
nutritionist is a Certified
Nutritionist with a master’s
degree in nutrition and 8+ years
of clinical counseling
experience. Call Sheri or visit
www.EatwellBefit.com
for more information about
her services or insurance
coverage.
Free 15-minute
appointments are available!
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To Schedule an
appointment:
Sign-up at the
front desk or call
206-789-5010.
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For More
Information About Nutrition
Appointments at the OAC or
Insurance Coverage:
Call: (206)
789-6440 or Email:
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