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Plan meals and shop for groceries the healthy way with these tips and resources.
Making a plan before heading to the store can help you get organized, save money, and choose healthy options.
Find MyPlate tip sheets for smart shopping and meal planning. Topics include:
These sample 2-week menus can be used by any person or family wanting to follow a healthy diet at a modest price. The menus are designed to meet nutrition needs on a budget.
Visit these resources to discover delicious and budget-friendly recipes your family will love.
Browse sample menus for celebrating holidays, including Cinco de Mayo, the 4th of July, and Halloween.
Use this food planning guide to prepare your home for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Also available in PDF I 137 KB. This resource is being shared for information purposes only.
Find out what fruits and vegetables are in season.
What steps can you take to shop for food safely during the coronavirus pandemic? Follow these 10 tips to buy groceries with care and confidence. Also available in PDF I 288 KB. This resource is being shared for information purposes only.
We can all play a part in reaching the national food waste reduction goal – to reduce food waste by 50% by the year 2030. Start using these tips today to reduce food waste, save money, and protect the environment.
Find guidance and tools for eating right. Resources for shopping and meal planning include:
Buy healthy foods for your family using these tips and resources.
Read about the difference between servings and portions, and find out how much portion sizes have grown over the past 20 years.
Understand how much you need to eat and control food portions so that you can eat just enough for you.
When it comes to your heart, what you eat matters. Follow these tips for heart-healthy eating.
Features tips for making nutritious food and beverage choices a part of your everyday routine.
Use these tips and tricks for making food last longer, using ingredient substitutions, and shopping for groceries. This resource is being shared for information purposes only.
This tool allows you to look at what you’re spending now and how you can make small changes that add up to big savings.
This fact sheet provides ideas to decrease the amount of fat, calories, salt (sodium) and sugar in recipes. Ways to increase fiber in recipes are also provided.
Find out more about the Mediterranean eating pattern and why it's so healthy.
Eat more fruits and vegetables with 30 tips for stretching your fruit and vegetable budget.
Find information on selection, storage, nutrition information.
The Vegetable Nutrition Database offers information on selection, storage and nutrition benefits.
Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. Use these tips to make healthy choices while staying within your budget.
Plan meals before you grocery shop to save time and money. See the simple steps here.