As people look for ways to save money in this tough economy, there’s concern that attempts to shed expenses may lead people to put on weight. According to a Reuters story, healthy foods tend to be more expensive. Commenting on today’s economy, one nutrition sciences professor said, “People … are going to economize and as they save money on food they will be eating more empty calories or foods high in sugar, saturated fats and refined grains, which are cheaper.” The article noted that McDonald’s has proven itself to be recession proof while Whole Foods’ sales have suffered.
A better option than turning to Cap’n Crunch for dinner is to make better use of coupons. After one friend recently mentioned that she spent less than a dollar for over $50 worth of items at CVS by following the tips on CouponMom.com, we’re planning to give the ideas on that site a try.
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