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ClosePhoto: Getty Images / Jeff GreenbergWelcome toThrifty. A weekly column where nutrition editor and registered dietitian, Jessica Ball, keeps it real on how to grocery shop on a budget, make healthy meals for one or two and make earth-friendly choices without overhauling your entire life.I’m adietitian on a budget, which means I get pretty strategic when it comes to buying healthy foods at a low price point. Even though I love to cook, I still get takeout on the regular, at least a few times a month....

Welcome toThrifty. A weekly column where assistant nutrition editor and registered dietitian, Jessica Ball, keeps it real on how to grocery shop on a budget, make healthy meals for one or two, and make earth-friendly choices without overhauling your entire life. I love to cook, maybe more than most. My favorite way to wind down is with a glass of wine prepping a delicious meal. That said, there are absolutely times where I don’t have the time (or mental capacity) to plan for and cook a meal at the end of the day....

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ClosePhoto: Getty Images / Anatartan / Crispin la valienteWelcome toThrifty. A weekly column where nutrition editor and registered dietitian, Jessica Ball, keeps it real on how to grocery shop on a budget, make healthy meals for one or two and make earth-friendly choices without overhauling your entire life.We are solidly into the start of a new year, and that can mean a lot of different things: a return to your routine, a fresh start or renewed motivation....

Close Photo: Ali Redmond I stock my pantry, fridge and freezer with staple ingredients for quick meals because sometimes life can get hectic. Maybe I get stuck in traffic or my errands take longer than expected, or I’ve made some serious miscalculations in the amount of time it will take me to complete a work project. For the days when my original dinner plans fall through, I’m grateful for recipes that I can pull together quickly with ingredients I have on hand, like my family’s favoriteCheesy Sweet Potato Black Bean Casserole....

Close Photo: Getty Images / Feifei Cui-Paoluzzo / Yulia Reznikov There are so many supplements on the market today—over 80,000, to be precise. Many claim they’ll improve your health in some way or another, and for some supplements, this includes claims around weight loss. We’ve all probably heard the ads or seen various weight-loss supplements at the store, but are they really worth your dollar? As a registered dietitian, I’m already wary of mostsupplements....

A balanced diet means there is room for everything in moderation. To me, this means dessert is pretty much always on the menu if I want it (for more on that, check out myfavorite dessert recipes). That said, I don’t always have the time or desire to whip up a cake or batch of cookies every time I’m craving dessert. Luckily, I’ve discovered an easy, super flavorful dessert that’s perfect for fall: honey-roasted pears....

ClosePictured recipe:Mug BrownieI lovecookies. Chocolate. Ice cream.Peanut butter and chocolatemight be the best flavor pairings in the world, IMO. I also love kale salads, chickpeas and roasted broccoli, but that’s not the point of this article. Let me say it again-I’m a registered dietitian and I eat dessert every day. I also think it’s perfectly healthy.Now, before you get up in arms about added sugars or refined grains or question where I got my nutrition degree, let me explain....

Welcome toThrifty. A weekly column where associate nutrition editor and registered dietitian, Jessica Ball, keeps it real on how to grocery shop on a budget, make healthy meals for one or two and make earth-friendly choices without overhauling your entire life I think I can speak for many of us when I say this summer and early fall has been a bit of a blur. With full schedules, travel plans and about a million weddings to attend, there have been several nights when I just haven’t had the time to cook a full meal from scratch....

CloseFor many of us, the idea of making breakfast every day can be a little overwhelming. And as adietitian on a budget, getting takeout every morning isn’t in the cards for me either. But having a healthy, filling breakfast doesn’t have to take a lot of time. In fact, there are so many options that can be prepped ahead so you can have a breakfast that’s ready in just a few minutes....

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images Many people enjoy cereal as a delicious way to start the day. While I’ll occasionally pour myself a bowl in the morning, it’s typically the afternoon when I’m craving that crunchy satisfaction that only cereal provides. Nothing makes snacking more enjoyable than my favorite cereal. For me, it checks all of the boxes: it’s delicious, nourishing and satisfying. But there’s one cereal that I reach for over and over—and that’sCascadian Farm No Added Sugar Mixed Berry Cereal....

If you spend any amount of time with me, then you probably know that even though I’m a dietitian I believe (truly believe) that all foods can fit in your diet. I don’t subscribe to extremes (like keto) and I don’t believe in cutting out your favorite foods in the name of health. I do believe in eating foods that make you feel good, at least most of the time.I realized when I was thinking about my favorite breakfast, it checks a lot of boxes....

Close Photo: Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn Eating in a way that helps reduce inflammation doesn’t have to be expensive—in fact, manyingredientslike canned fish, beans, frozen berries and rice pack an anti-inflammatory punch without breaking the bank. To help me save time as well as money, I prep ahead the components of my lunches in a big batches so I can have it at-the-ready when I head into work or have a break between meetings at home....