Eat Healthy for Less

Think Ahead to plan simple, healthy meals for less.

Simple ideas for meal planning:

• Print & Use:
  • Menu Planning Cards (382 K PDF) – Create menus using foods you have on hand.
  • Meal Planning Guide (336 K PDF) – Help plan your family's meals for the week.

Shop smart to stretch your food dollar.

Money saving grocery shopping ideas:

• Print & Use Recipes:
  • Shopping List:
    • Print on an envelope (80 K PDF) and start saving!
    • Make your own envelopes (76 K PDF) to save coupons.
  • Shopping Tips (352 K PDF) – Tips for before, while and after you shop.

Prepare healthy recipes that taste great.

Recipe ideas that work for your family:

• Recipe Finder
• Print & Use:
  • Cream Soup Mix (276 K PDF)
  • One Pan Hamburger Recipes (401 K PDF)
  • Homemade Ground Beef Helper (664 K PDF)
  • Make Your Own Casserole (135 K PDF)
  • Create A Pasta Salad (364 K PDF)

• Do you participate in programs such as WIC, Food Stamps, or Head Start? Visit the Nutrition Education Programs website to learn about fun food programs in Minnesota!
• Families In Tough Times – Resources for families who are experiencing, avoiding or recovering from tough times.
• USDA: Resource Library – USDA information on Menu Planning, Shopping and Budgeting.
• USDA: State Newsletters & Websites – Other state Extension newsletters and websites for eating well on a budget.
• Spend Smart, Eat Smart
• FOOD: Nutrition, Safety & Cooking
• Eat Well For Less
• Video Resources:
  • Vegetable Ribbons
  • How to Tell When Food Goes Bad
  • Knife Skills
  • Great Depression Cooking