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Nutrition.gov
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Shopping, Cooking and Meal Planning

Get healthy recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Learn about farmers markets, food labels, healthy groceries, and meal prep and planning.

  • Healthy Holidays

    Read how to stay on track with health goals, plan budget-friendly meals, accommodate guest’s dietary restrictions and maintain safe food handling.

  • Emergency Food Supplies

    Keep your food and water safe during weather and other emergencies with these tips and resources. 

  • Farmers Markets

    Learn about the many reasons for buying fresh, nutritious, local foods at the farmers market.

  • Food Labels

    Food labels can help you make healthy choices when buying food in grocery stores or restaurants.

  • Food Shopping and Meal Planning

    Use these resources for meal planning and grocery shopping to help you stick to your budget and eat healthy at home.

  • Meal Prep and Cooking Tips

    Prepare healthy meals at home using these cooking methods and ingredient substitutions.

  • Recipe Collection

    Cook up something new in your kitchen with these collections of healthy, delicious recipes. Find more recipes on Nutrition.gov's searchable Recipes page!

  • Sustainable Eating

    Find information on choosing sustainable foods, reducing food waste, eating local, and gardening at home.