- April Starinsky
Ask Tiana Avendano, a registered dietitian with the AdventHealth Diabetes Institute, to debunk the biggest myths about healthy eating, and she will start with this one: “Healthy eating can be achieved on a budget,” she said.
In this episode of the Inspiring Wholeness podcast, Avendano discusses her strategies for helping individuals and families eat more nutritious meals without overspending.
Listen to hear more about:
· How to avoid overspending at the grocery store
· Four cost-efficient pantry staples to create quick, healthy meals
· The importance of meal planning
· How to create healthy, affordable meals kids will actually eat
· The simple step you can take to change your eating habits today
“I want to encourage and empower people that eating healthy is very realistic,” Avendano said. “It is easier than you may think it is, and as long as we can muddle through the mess of the misinformation out there, we can implement the changes we want to make to achieve our health goals long term.”
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