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Y/N  \nRarely  \nRarely  \nRarely  \nRarely  \nRarely  \nRarely  \nRarely  \nRarely  \nRarely  \nRarely  \nRarely  \nRarely  \nIf you have clicked off “YES” to making some changes to your spending habits or food behaviours, try setting a SMART goal to support this change?  \n\n| Goal \\# 1\u003Cbr>S:\u003Cbr>M:\u003Cbr>A:\u003Cbr>R:\u003Cbr>T: | Goal \\# 2\u003Cbr>S:\u003Cbr>M:\u003Cbr>A:\u003Cbr>R:\u003Cbr>T: | Goal \\# 3\u003Cbr>S:\u003Cbr>M:\u003Cbr>A:\u003Cbr>R:\u003Cbr>T: |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\nLet’s PERSONALIZE this plan!  \nBudget Challenge! Try tracking your “food and beverage” spending habits for ONE week by using the following chart below. After tracking how much you spent on specific food and beverages, you can assess/review to make some personalized changes to reduce costs, and even develop a BUDGET!  \n\n| Date | $ Groceries | $ Restaurants / FastFood (meals/snacks) | $ Beverages (coffee, tea, juice, pop, etc.) |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Day 1:   |  |  |  |\n| Day 2:   |  |  |  |\n| Day 3:   |  |  |  |\n| Day 4:   |  |  |  |\n| Day 5:   |  |  |  |\n| Day 6:   |  |  |  |\n| Day 7:   |  |  |  |\n| Total |  |  | $ |\n\nLet’s put some common spending habits into perspective!  \n(2) Prepare at home  \nChili  \nQuiche Vegetable Lasagna Chickpeas Burgers  \nFridge MAKEOVER Alert!  \nLet’s cut/prep the veggies and fruit before you put them away – and move them up to eye level!  \nSet aside one day per week to do your meal prep  \n-­‐ Cook with friends  \n-­‐ Play some music  \n-­‐ Don’t forget to substitute ingredients for less expensive & healthier alternatives  \nLet’s PERSONALIZE this plan!  \nWhat are your meal & snack plans for the week? How many are homemade, from restaurants, or on-­‐the-­‐go?  \n| What is your total weekly budget for food & beverages? $   |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Item Breakdown | Where/what? | Amount ($) |\n| Eating out meals/snacks |  |  |\n| Beverages/Coffee/Tea |  |  |\n| Homemade meals/snacks |  |  |\n\nLet’s make a  \ngrocery list!  \nWhat ingredients do you already have in the kitchen?  \n(3) Look for the right foods, and use the Nutrition Facts table as a guide  \n\n| Stock up on frozen vegetables and fruits. Frozen fruits and vegetables are often cheaper than their fresh counterparts. Plain frozen vegetables and fruit are just as nutritious as fresh. Freezing does not affect the nutrients. Here are some recipe examples:\u003Cbr>􀀢 Add frozen broccoli & cauliflower to your tomato sauce\u003Cbr>􀀢 Toss in a frozen spinach cube to your fruit smoothie\u003Cbr>􀀢 Combine frozen corn, black beans, diced tomatoes & cilantro – yummy salad! | \u003Cbr>Freezer tips for expiration: frozen citrus fruit (3 months), other fruit (9-­‐12 months), vegetables (8-­‐12 months), vegetable soups & stews (2-­‐3 months) |\n| --- | --- |\n| Monitor your produce section for cheap options. Fruits and vegetables often cost less when they are local and in season. 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