 |
     |
|
Money-Saving Suggestions
 |
Being active doesn't have to be a chore—or costly. Try making these small changes in your daily routine. They are all free or low-cost. |
 |
Find a local track where you can walk or run. |
 |
Go for a brisk walk in a local park. |
 |
Join your local recreation center/fitness center near work or home. |
|
Get off the bus or subway one stop early; walk the rest of the way. |
|
Take the stairs when possible. |
|
Walk around the house while you talk on a cordless phone. |
|
Walk your dog. |
|
Choose fresh fruits and vegetables when they’re in season, such as turnip and collard greens, cherries, strawberries and peaches in July and tomatoes, kale, apples and watermelon in September. A farmers’ market or a corner fruit and vegetable market is a good bet for good prices. |
|
Instead of snack chips, enjoy a handful of whole grain cereal as a “munchie.” |
|
Stock up on canned, water-packed fruit when it’s on sale. Canned food can be stored for over a year. |
|
Compare the salad bar price per pound to individual produce prices per pound. Salad bar picks are usually more costly, but not always. |
|
Choosing highly flavored cheeses, like sharp instead of mild cheddar, means you can use less for the same flavor—saving calories and cents. |
|
Milk can be frozen for up to 3 months. Buy extra when on sale. |
|
It’s not necessary to drink bottled water. Drink tap water. It’s often fluoridated and many bottled waters are not. |
|
If you like drinking from a bottle, buy one. Then keep refilling it with tap water. |
|
Request a side dish, appetizer-size serving or share a dish with someone. |
|
If getting pizza delivery or carryout, enjoy it with favorite toppings from home. |
|
Since the cost of beverages are boosted at restaurants, stick with tap water. |
|
When making casseroles or one-pot meals, portion out what you need, then immediately refrigerate or freeze the rest for another meal, rather than continuing to pick on the food just because it’s there. |
|
Use smaller plates—luncheon-size instead of dinner-size. Smaller portions will look larger, so you’ll be satisfied on less food. |
 |
NOTE: All information on the Healthy Children Healthy Futures website is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, please consult your health care provider. Site Developed
by HCHF, Julie Petrie |