Savvy Pantry Blog

Make a Plan – Planning your meals and snacks for the next week saves time and money. Make a meal plan, then make a shopping list of ingredients –and only buy the things you need. Learn more.

Make Every Bite Count – Whether you learned about the five food groups from the Food Wheel, Food Guide Pyramid or MyPlate, everything we eat or drink matters and influences our overall health. Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy make up a healthy diet. Each food group offers its own nutrients, and together they give our bodies the energy, vitamins, minerals, and building blocks needed to grow and be healthy. Learn more.

Make Meals from Scratch – Whether you’re learning to cook or reclaiming your kitchen after too much takeout, these tips will help you serve up delicious, healthy meals — without killing your bank account.. Learn more.

Make it Seasonal – Eating with the seasons encourages variety, increases nutrient intake, and helps you break out of food ruts. In addition to eating a variety of nutritious foods, eating seasonally means food tastes better, saves money, supports local farmers, keeps money in your community, and is better for the planet. Learn more.