Article: Money woes? Healthful foods a dollar away Nutrient-rich meals are budget-, belly-friendly in tough times

With today's economy and rising food prices, many people are shopping on a budget and thinking they have to sacrifice eating healthfully, but that's not true, two University of Maine educators say.

With a little planning, leaving the grocery store with a cart full of healthful items is possible without breaking the bank, Alan Majka, a University of Maine Cooperative Extension educator, said recently.

"Many Americans are overfed, while undernourished," he said. "We really recommend that folks enjoy naturally nutrient-rich foods."

A number of healthful foods are available for under a dollar a serving at any grocery store. Apples, bananas, cabbage, carrots, eggs, dried beans, oats, tuna, pasta, ...

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