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Eat Right on a BudgetMarch 19, 2009

When money is tight and time is short, it may seem difficult to maintain a healthy diet. But mealtime doesn’t have to be costly when you’re trying to eat right. With planning, meals can be convenient, healthy and inexpensive.

Consider these ways to save money and still maintain a healthy diet:

• Search online for easy one-pot recipes: Many recipe Web sites offer nutrition information and grocery lists for their meals. You can find dinner options that can last for more than one night.
• Use coupons: Clipping coupons or printing them from Web sites can save you 10 percent to 15 percent on your grocery bill. Also consider joining your supermarket’s shopper’s club for price specials.
• Follow portions for protein: You can still keep your costs low when shopping in the meat section. Remember a three-ounce portion of cooked meat, fish or poultry is the size of a deck of cards.
• Make a meatless meal: Beans are an excellent source of protein and an inexpensive way to create a healthy meal.
• Think outside the crisper: Frozen or canned fruits and vegetables will last longer than fresh versions from the produce department and are equally nutritious.
• Don’t throw money away: Keep leftovers safe by refrigerating them quickly. Use before they go bad and you can stretch one meal into several.

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