, a group dedicated to teaching families in particular children how to prepare healthful meals on a teeny budget (as little as $3.50 per meal for a family of four).
Produce is never too expensive, no matter what time of year it is. You just have to learn how to prepare it, Sosna says.
For example, learn how to make a mirepoix the holy aromatic trinity of celery, onion and carrots and you can create amazing flavors whether preparing a soup, stew or sauce, she says.
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The same local grocery store had dried black beans at $1.69 per pound (13 servings) and two pounds of brown rice (22 servings) for $2.69.
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, says , a D.C. holistic health coach. But if you want to be efficient, take one hour a week to chop up vegetables and prepare a big pot of brown rice and a big pot of quinoa, and you are set for the week.
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And to really stretch your dollar, practice proper food prep to ensure that produce doesn t go bad, says , a D.C. plant-based culinary nutritionist.
Many people say one of the reasons they find healthy eating expensive is due to produce spoilage, says Johnson,Moorpark's Dani Brown reached base each time and finished 3 for 3.
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But with summer coming, frozen options might be less appealing. Instead, look to farmers markets, Pugh says,000 people who work for BHP in the region.
. Here, too, there are tricks of the trade. Arrive late, and, though you might get a slimmer selection, prices are often cut significantly.
You can get some great deals that way, Pugh says, all while supporting local farmers.