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5 Reasons to Pick Frozen Vegetables vs Fresh
It’s probably safe to say that most of us have been taught to believe something is better when its “fresh” than when its “frozen”. But when it comes to vegetables, that’s not necessarily true. In fact, the frozen vegetables vs fresh comparison yields some surprising facts which can serve you well if you know about […] [ More ]
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5 Easy Tips to Save on Thanksgiving
If you are hosting Thanksgiving this year, you might be looking for some easy tips to save on your Thanksgiving meal. With rising food prices and potential supply issues, cooking for a large crowd will most likely cost more in 2021. Given the big day is just a few weeks away, there is no time […] [ More ]
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Generic vs Name Brand Foods – Is there really a difference?
Do you stay away from generic foods or store brand products because you believe generic products are inferior? Do you wonder where the food comes from? Or do you wonder if the food is as healthy? In the generic vs name-brand foods debate, some consumers we spoke to said they never buy the generic version […] [ More ]
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Putting Your Food Costs on a Diet in 2020
Are food costs eating into your financial well-being? They are for many of us. A recent article from financial-planning journalist Michelle Singletary indicated that the average American household spends almost 10% of their income on food, and for some households, food is more than 30% of their household spending. It’s clear that many of us […] [ More ]
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Cheap Healthy Meals-Its Easier Than You Think!
Finding good, cheap healthy meals for yourself and your family is easier said than done, as most of us know. But its not impossible and there are resources out there to help! The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics puts out “Tip Sheets” on a variety of topics and each one is authored by registered dietitians. […] [ More ]
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Coupon Free Ways to Save Money on Groceries!
Like most people, I try to save money on groceries. This brings me to my love/hate relationship with coupons. It’s a game I play with myself every week – I read the Sunday paper flyers, take out my scissors and clip any coupon that is for a product I already use or want to try. My plan […] [ More ]