Recommendations of Berdanier for Diet in a Person with a Low Income

 

Avoid:

(1) prepared meals (and eating out)

(2) snack foods

 

Red meat tends to be more expensive than other sources of protein. Alternatives include:

(1) peanut butter

(2) dried beans

(3) eggs

(4) cheese

(5) chicken

 

Recommendations:

(1) Buying fruits and vegetables in season. Some can be dried or stored for some time.

(2) Buying in bulk.

 

Additional recommendations (not listed in the book):

(1) avoid fried foods

(2) reduce salt intake

(3) eat a balanced diet, not limiting it to fats and starches

(4) take a multivitamin

(5) avoid shopping when hungry

(6) have a garden