Good Nutrition on a Budget

This week the kids and I are studying Nutrition in school. (Here's my Pinterest Board with some really good ideas.) What we've studied so far has really opened my eyes to the fact that we, as a family, need to be eating healthier foods. My goal for this coming week's menu are to incorporate more fruits and vegetables. Can it be done on a budget? Fruits and vegetables can be expensive. Well, my plan is to buy less junk. Junk food is expensive, too.

I'm doing more research now and here's my findings so far:

• The USDA issued Low Cost, Moderate Cost and Liberal Food Plans in 2007.  These plans "serve as a national standard for a nutritious diet at a minimal cost."
• According to the Official USDA Food Cost list for October 2013, it should cost me $206.60 a week to feed my family of 6 the "Thrifty Food Plan." (I've been spending from $100-$125 and trying to lower that!)
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