1. Eating More for Your
Money
Quarter 2

2. Shopping Healthy on a
Budget
• Buy in bulk
• Buy in season
• Buy items that have multiple uses

3. Reasons to Buy in Bulk
• Buying in bulk makes the price per unit less
• Less trips to the grocery store
• Packaging for bulk items is usually resealable for
later use
• Less packaging, which means less to open and
less waste

4. Buy in Season
Buying seasonal items makes food items less expensive
Spring FallSummer
Bananas
Cranberries
Grapefruit
Grapes
Kiwi
Avocados
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Carrots
Potatoes
Asparagus
Broccoli
Collard Greens
Corn
Greens Beans
Pineapple
Oranges
Strawberries
Mango
Spinach
Cucumber
Beets
Bell Peppers
Carrots
Zucchini
Plums
Cherries
Blackberries
Melon
Strawberries
Apples
Beets
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Cranberries
Pears
Pomegranates
Pumpkins
Turnips
Squash
Sweet Potatoes
Winter
In season all year:
Carrots
Celery
Greens
Mushrooms
Peppers

5. Buy Versatile Ingredients
Mix and match different core ingredients to make new and
different meals.
Starch
• Quinoa
• Rice
• Bread
• Pasta
• Potatoes
Protein
• Chicken
• Beef
• Turkey
• Beans
• Eggs
Vegetables
• Carrots
• Leafy Greens
• Tomatoes
• Asparagus
• Green Beans
Sauces
• Alfredo Sauce
• Tomato Sauce
• Pesto
• Teriyeki Sauce
• Worcestershire
Sauce
From these 20 ingredients, a variety of 625
meals can be created in the form of
casseroles, pastas, sandwiches, and salads.

6. Frozen Items
Tips
• Use frozen fruits for making smoothies & milkshakes
• Add frozen vegetables to rice and soup dishes
• Meats and fish are a good source of protein that can be inexpensive
• Frozen fruits and vegetables are processed and quickly frozen to
maintain best nutritional value and flavor
• No preparation is needed. All the cleaning, picking, chopping,
and dicing has already beed done.
• They are the most economically conscious way to buy products.
• There is less chance for food contamination to occur.
• You can store these items longer without them going bad.
• There is no waste- no shells, pits, or peels.

7. Canned Foods
• Canned vegetables such as corn, green beans,
and tomatoes can be great sides.
• Eating canned items are less expensive and have
a longer shelf life.
• Canning foods are a way to keep foods fresh. The
same nutritional value is locked in the food the day
it is canned as it does until the expiration day.
• Cans keep foods from being contaminated.

8. Fresh Foods
• Prepare more for dinner, so there are leftovers
for lunch the next day or freeze them.
• Substituting half the meat in a recipe with beans
will increase fiber and save money.
• Shop in season.
• Look for sales.