Want some ideas for how to stretch your fruit and vegetable budget? Click here for a list of 30 suggestions compiled by the CDC. Here are a few examples of the ideas on their list:
* Homemade soup is a healthy and tasty way to use vegetables. Make a big batch and freeze leftovers in small lunch-size containers. Buy dried beans, peas, and lentils in their raw or uncooked form instead of the processed and packaged versions which cost more.
* Buy in bulk with friends and share the cost. This is an especially good idea for small families or anyone who lives alone.
* Get creative with your leftover fruits and vegetables. Make salsa from your tomatoes, onions, and peppers. Make smoothies from your fruits.
