It is frustrating when fresh food goes bad before you can eat it. You lose money, and you lose good food. This is a very common problem. In my practice, I often talk to people who feel stuck in this cycle of buying and tossing. However, there are simple tricks to make your groceries last much longer. By using these tips, you can save cash and waste less. Plan Your Plate One of the main reasons we waste food—and money—is a lack of planning. If you shop without a plan, you might buy things you...

Grocery bills feel heavy these days. You might be asking, "How can I feed my family healthy food when everything costs so much?" That is a fair question. While programs like SNAP help many people, you might not have access to them. As a Registered Dietitian for over eight years, I have learned that you are not alone, and there are smart ways to make your money stretch. Plan Like a Pro Shopper Planning before you go to the store is the best way to save money and stop waste. Make a List: This...

If you have been online this week, you have likely seen the headlines. The US government has officially released a new, highly controversial dietary guide at RealFood.gov . Dubbed the "Real Food Pyramid," this new graphic flips our traditional understanding of nutrition upside down—literally. Gone is the grain-heavy base of the 1990s. In its place? A "Make America Healthy Again" approach that puts red meat, butter, and full-fat dairy at the top of the hierarchy, while declaring war on...