Eating Right Better on the Pocketbook, Too

If there was one positive side effect of the country's economic woes, it would be the closer attention many people are paying to their personal spending habits. Whether laid off or not, many people started examining their personal finances more once the economy started to struggle.

What many Americans discovered was irresponsible financial habits characterized by excessive spending and not nearly enough saving. Though it's easy to point to overspending on household appliances, additions or even the house itself as poor financial decisions, many people are overspending every day in a more subtle way. Though it might not seem like much, how you spend on what you're eating is no doubt a bigger drain on your finances, not to mention your health, than you might realize. Fortunately, there are ways to eat healthier and save money at the same time.
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