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Sun 01 Aug 2010 11:44:21 | 0 comments

Who isn’t watching their pennies these days?

My job is to keep up on the news and, to top it all off, I work as a designer for the business section of The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer. I call it the department of doom and gloom.

The only good news in the business world is that because the economy is so bad we won’t be lacking for stories any time soon.

When the economy is this bad, how do you buy nutritional items without going broke Sure a box of Kraft Macaroni and Cheese is a cheap meal. But it is far from being a nutritional meal. (Frankly, I think the box has more nutrients and fiber than what’s inside.)

When I am grocery shopping, I often find myself looking at other people’s carts and I wondering what they’re thinking buying so much junk. God gave us one body and it is our duty to take care of it. Eat healthy, be wise with your money and enjoy the temple that you’ve been given.

Eating right on a budget is tough but it can be done with some planning.

6 Tips to Shopping Healthy while Sticking to a Budget:

1. Make a list and stick to it.
2. Shop the sales.
3. Limit how much you eat out. Not great for the restaurant business but I am not alone in this rule. When I do go out I try to go to family places so that they can stay in business. They have more pride in what they are serving and are they grateful for your patronage.
4. Pack your lunch and dinner. I work a swing shift and this allows me to stay on my diet with little effort.
5. Take advantage of the frozen veggies. There is no waste and they are far more economical.
6. Search out the discount stores and compare prices. Target has great prices on staples; so does Costco.

Put good calories into your body and your body will return the favor by remaining healthy.

Lisa Griffis lost 185 pounds through diet, exercise and sheer determination. To find out more about Lisa, visit her blog at www.lisagriffis.com. She is a regular ShareWIK.com contributor.

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