Cheap Eats

by Jody Perrecone

I often hear it is too expensive to eat healthy.  Fresh fruits and vegetables cost too much and are not in the budget.  Let’s take a closer look.  I went to the store this week and did some comparisons.  Here is what I found (all prices are per pound).

All of the healthy foods in the left column are under $1.00 a pound.  People who attend the CHIP wellness program and learn how to make healthy choices discover they save on average 30% on their food bill.  Eating healthy doesn’t have to cost a fortune. 

With all of us looking where we can save money these days, eating healthy whole foods is a bargain – not only in dollars, but also in our health. Want to save money?  Eat healthy!