1. + AL-HAC and GUA Family Nutrition Topics

2. + Menu Planning on a Budget Lesson 1

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4. + Vegetables

5. + Fruit

6. + Health Benefits VARIETY is important Colors indicate nutrients

7. + Starches and Grains

8. + Protein

9. + Milk

10. + How to Apply This Information

11. + Making a Weekly Menu  Helps reduce the amount of times that you eat at restaurants  Budget friendly  Healthy  Plan the use of fresh fruits and vegetables  Stick to your list- avoid over buying  Utilize or freeze leftovers

12. + Tools to Use in Menu Planning  1. Plate Planner or MyPlate for suggestions  2. Store Circulars  3. Coupons  4. Family Favorites  5. Recipes (Books, magazines, etc)  6. Menu form or blank paper

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14. + Store Circulars Most grocery stores have a weekly advertisement BOGO: Buy one get one…and freeze the extra

15. + Couponing Newspapers, magazines, grocery store check out Apps for cell phones: The Coupons App, SavingStar Use the Internet for coupons

16. + Planning for the Week Sunday- chicken Monday- pork Tuesday- fish Wednesday- beef Thursday- meatless Friday- chicken Saturday- fish

17. + Eat Less Meat  Beans + Brown Rice = nutritious way to get lean protein  Lentils + Soups = delicious way to get protein and fiber  Eggs + vegetables + cheese = easy breakfast omelet for dinner

18. + Use Protein Sparingly Often meat and fish can be stretched without loss of enjoyment Chop meat into smaller pieces Use canned chicken to add protein

19. + Add Fruits and Vegetables to the Menu

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21. + Flexible Foods Potatoes can be used in different ways Brown rice helps to add fiber Beans are inexpensive and add fiber Whole wheat pasta can stretch meals

22. + Putting It All Together

23. + Finally… Shopping Be sure to take: List Coupons Calculator Be sure to leave at home: Distractions, including small children, UNLESS you incorporate teaching moments through games of: Searching for foods and reading the labels Using math skills

24. + How Much? USDA Food Plans for families A family of 4 2 parents and two children under 5, weekly “low-cost” food budget is $168.30 Older children (ages of 6-11) budget is $199.20 weekly http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/sites/default/files/CostofFoodJan2015. pdf

25. + Shop Smarter: Not Harder  Buy fruits and vegetables in all their forms — fresh, frozen, and canned  All are nutritious forms of fruits and vegetables  Buy seasonal produce

26. + Generic vs. Brand  Consumer Reports price study saved 30% by using store brands  Example: Spending $100 a week on groceries and saving 30% each time adds up to more than $1,500 a year

27. + Make It Stretch Recycle vegetables  Add lemon juice or herbs  Fold into an omelet  Chop for sauce or stew  Make pizza