Healthy Eating on a Budget

Healthy Eating on a Budget is a complete guide to creating a healthy diet while keeping prices down. Written by nutrition expert and registered dietitian, Louis K. Ray, this book provides readers with the tools and information they need to shop intelligently, plan meals and snacks, and maintain a healthy lifestyle without breaking the bank. The book begins off by exposing readers to the foundations of healthy eating and how to analyze the nutrient content of food. With this knowledge, readers will then be able to build a budget-friendly meal plan that fulfills their nutrition and lifestyle demands. From here, readers will learn how to shop and understand food labels, how to compare costs and obtain the most nutrition for their money, and how to manage their food budget. In addition to the essentials of healthy eating on a budget, it also gives practical advice for extending food costs and making the most of what's available. Recipes and meal plans are given to help readers put their newfound knowledge into practice, and information is provided on how to make the most out of leftovers and cooking with fresh, seasonal foods. Healthy Eating on a Budget is an excellent resource for anyone trying to maintain a healthy diet without breaking the budget