Category Archives: Tips to Stretch Your Food Dollar

The Nutritional Content of Canned Versus. Fresh Produce

By Vanessa Evens A Recent ASU Nutrition Student It’s no secret that canned produce has a little bit of a bad reputation, but is that reputation based in fact or fiction? We’ve all heard that cooking vegetables takes out some … Continue reading

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Saving time and money at the checkout

By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications Intern It’s that time of the week again, time to grab a cart and hit the aisles. But wait there has to be a way to save the time and all of the grief at … Continue reading

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Healthy Back-To-School Snack Options on a Healthy Budget

By Veronica De Lira, Arizona State University Nutrition Student   Going back to school can be pricey, with the costs of supplies and back-to-school clothes constantly rising, your expenses can add up quickly.  Which of course is just the beginning … Continue reading

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7 Ways Supermarkets Get You to Spend More Money

We have all been there. We go to the supermarket to buy our groceries, we have a list, we have a plan, yet somehow we leave with more than we intended. How does this happen? Supermarkets have strategies in place … Continue reading

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Four Ways to Celebrate the Holidays Affordably

The economy may be improving but that doesn’t necessarily mean you have a ton of money to spend celebrating the season. If it seems like your gift list is longer than ever and it feels like you may need a … Continue reading

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