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Currently exclusive to the 28278 area code of Charlotte, NC
FOODS TO EAT
Fruits & Vegetables: carrots, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, blueberries, bananas, blackberries, raspberries, etc.
Whole Grains: brown rice, whole-wheat bread & pasta, oats, quinoa
Proteins: fish (salmon, cod), shrimp, clams, poultry, grilled chicken, turkey, beans, lentils, eggs, and nuts
Healthy Fats: avocados, nuts, seeds, extra-virgin olive oil
Low-Fat Dairy: low-fat milk, low-sugar yogurt, cheeses (cottage, ricotta, mozzarella)
Beverages: water, unsweetended drinks, whole & natural smoothies
Eating Healthy On A Budget
-Buy Frozen
-Buy in Bulk
-Buy Generic
-Cook at Home
-Freeze Leftovers
Eating Healthy with Time Constraints
-Make Smoothies or Soups (Nutrient Dense and Quick)
-Prepare Foods the Day Before (e.g., Overnight Oats)
-Save Leftovers
Avoiding Unhealthy Dietary Habits
-Do not buy or keep anything unhealthy in the house
-Keep the salt off the table
-Always ask for whole grain and grilled options at restaurants
-Choose water as your beverage (with a lemon if you want to be fancy)
General Dietary Advice
FOODS TO AVOID/LIMIT
Sugary Foods & Drinks: candy, cookies, cakes, sodas, fruit juices
Refined Grains: white bread, white rice, pasta from white flour (refined, all-purpose, enriched)
Fried Foods and Saturated & Trans Fats: French Fries, Fried Chicken, donuts, etc.
Ultra-processed foods
High-Sodium: hot dogs, canned soups, soy sauce, pickles, etc.
Alcohol: Avoid, or limit to ≤ 1 drink/day for women and ≤2 for men (CDC)
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