03/17/2026
It's Week 3 of National Nutrition Month: Stay Nourished on Any Budget
⭐Learn cooking and meal preparation skills that work with the resources you have.
⭐Locate community resources such as SNAP, WIC and local food banks.
⭐Advocate for nutrition policies that serve you, your family and community.
One of the biggest complaints I hear is “it’s too expensive to eat healthy.” I know it can feel that way, but I promise there are options that can fuel you without breaking your budget!
A few tips to get you started:
✅Have a plan
When you have a plan for what the family is going to eat every day, you’re less likely to make last-minute decisions to order takeout or to eat out. Meal planning doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, your meal plan should center around the foods your family regularly enjoys. Prior to each week, choose dinners and recipes that fit everyone’s tastes and that are easy to prepare in the time you’ll have for meal prep.
✅Make a shopping list
Keep a running list that includes all ingredients for meals you plan to make, so you’ll be completely prepared to cook dinners all week without having to run to the grocery store at the last minute.
✅Know what you have on hand
Keep a running inventory of the food you have in your fridge, freezer, and pantry, and make an ongoing grocery list for items as you run out of them. This can help you avoid spending money on items you already have.
✅Shop smart
Never go shopping when you’re hungry; almost everything looks tempting then. Consider buying some items in bulk to save money, as long as you’ll use the food before its expiration date. Shop carefully from your list, and try not to be tempted by impulse items. If shopping with family members means lots of impulse buys, shop alone.
✅Go for generic
Generic doesn’t mean inferior. You an save a lot of money over time by buying the less expensive brands.
You can nourish yourself and your family—even on a tight budget! If you need more personalized help, reach out to me.
