| Eating healthy doesn't mean spending more | | | | When eating out, pick a restaurant that offers a |
| money or buying expensive healthy foods. You | | | | variety of healthy foods. Try to avoid going to |
| can eat healthy on a budget by planning ahead | | | | all-you-can-eat or buffet places, otherwise, you will |
| and choosing healthy foods that give you more | | | | be tempted to overeat. Choose low-fat, |
| nutrition for your money. As a matter of fact, if | | | | low-sodium or other healthy foods from the |
| you stick to your list and budget, you might find it | | | | menu. When it comes to sauces or dressing, tell |
| less costly to eat healthier. | | | | the server that you want it on the side instead of |
| Budget Shopping | | | | mixing it with the food so that you can control |
| To save money, buy store brand items instead | | | | how much to put. |
| of name brand products. It will also be wise to | | | | Also, you might want to consider sharing your |
| use free grocery coupons, look for sale items or | | | | food with your spouse or companion since most |
| use supermarket discount/membership cards. | | | | of the time, restaurant servings are big. If you |
| Start planning your healthy meals and healthy | | | | want to order something else, you might want to |
| snacks in advance. Take a shopping list every | | | | tell the server to put half in a "To- Go" box so |
| time you go to the grocery store and be sure to | | | | you don't end up eating everything. By doing |
| only buy items on your list. Before you shop, it will | | | | these, not only will you be able to save money, |
| be good to check store flyers to look for | | | | but you will also be able to control the amount of |
| nutritious foods and ingredients that are on sale. | | | | food you eat, thus being able to stick to your diet |
| Most often than not, these store flyers have free | | | | without having to spend a lot. |
| grocery coupons that will help you save money. | | | | Government Programs For People With Limited |
| Use it and take advantage of these money-saving | | | | Budget |
| coupons. | | | | If in case you need any financial help in buying |
| You can also save a lot of money when you buy | | | | foods, research about programs that offer |
| large packs of food. If you do this, you might | | | | assistance to seniors with limited budgets. The |
| want to share half with a friend or family | | | | government offers food stamps that will help pay |
| member. It's true that large packages may cost | | | | for groceries. This program is available to |
| less per pound, but it will only be considered a | | | | low-income people, who do not have enough to |
| bargain if you will use all of it. If you don't, you | | | | buy food. The good thing about this Food Stamp |
| end up throwing some, whih will actually cost you | | | | government program is that it also encourages |
| more, rather than buying small sized foods. | | | | good nutrition and health. |
| If you really want to stay healthy, be sure to | | | | Another program of the Federal Government, |
| select nutritious food by choosing fruits and | | | | which low-income older adults can take advantage |
| vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, fat-free or | | | | of, is the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition |
| low-fat milk products. Avoid or limit sweets and | | | | Program. Under this program, the federal |
| other junk foods that give you fewer nutrients | | | | government gives seniors, coupons that can be |
| that end up costing you more money. | | | | used at farmers' markets, roadside stands and |
| Remember, before you buy any product, try to | | | | other places. The coupon can be redeemed for |
| assess and think about how much you will use. Do | | | | fresh, nutritious, locally grown fruits and |
| not buy plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables if | | | | vegetables. |
| you know you won't be able to consume before | | | | You might also want to check different senior |
| the "use-by" date. Remember, fruits, vegetables, | | | | center in your community that offer free or low |
| poultry, fish, meat, seafood, dairy products and | | | | cost-meals. Check the yellow pages for senior |
| eggs are perishable. It is important to check the | | | | centers or places of worship in your area to get |
| expiration date or the "use-by" date marked on | | | | their contact information. Sometimes, delivered |
| the package before you purchase these items. | | | | free meals or low-cost meals may also be |
| Dinning- Out on a budget | | | | available for people who cannot get out. Contact |
| If you prefer to eat out, find out if the restaurant | | | | these places to get more information. |
| offers senior discounts, early bird specials, budget | | | | You can also contact your Area Agency on Aging |
| meals and other promotions, which you can | | | | by calling the Eldercare Locator toll-free at |
| definitely take advantage of. You can also check | | | | 1800-677-1116. They can give you more |
| your mail, newspaper, magazines or the Internet | | | | information about different senior programs in |
| for restaurant coupons in your area. | | | | your area. |