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sPoNsor CoNteNt by KAreN rICe | you At your best It's important for people with type 2 diabetes to make healthier food choices to help control their disease. Since diabetes can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease, the American Heart Association stresses the importance of choosing healthy options. But shopping for healthy foods can be challenging in the face of rising food prices. The average American family of four spends about $182 per week on groceries on a low-cost plan. The good news is that healthy eating can actually cost less if you shop smarter — knowing what to buy and when — plus a few other tips. • Set a budget. "To shop smarter, start with your family's food basics and build a budget," says Cyd King. Communications director for the American Heart Association in Northwest Arkansas. "Assess your current spending. How much do you spend on food each week? Make sure to include nonperishable foods and other items you need when cooking, like paper and cleaning products. If you eat meals out, include that cost to calculate your total spending on food. Subtract any food assistance you get. Multiply by four to find your monthly food budget." • Plan your meals each week. Check the nutrition facts of a meal before you decide to make it and create a detailed grocery list. Planning also helps avoid impulse shopping. • Limit red meat in favor of healthier and less expensive sources of protein, says the American Heart Association. Choose fish high in omega-3 fatty acids that are good for the heart, such as salmon, trout, and herring. Unsalted nuts and beans also have a lot of protein, but make sure you review the salt content and eat appropriate portions since nuts tend to be high in calories. • Shop for seasonal produce – fruits and veggies are less expensive (and tastier!) during their peak growing times. • Enjoy frozen vegetables and fruit. They are typically just as healthy as fresh produce. Just make sure to check to make sure that no extra sugar or salt was added. • Avoid eating out, as most restaurant meals come with extra large portions and extra large price tags, along with extra saturated fat, salt and sugar. • Eat before you go shopping. Going to the grocery store on an empty stomach will leave you more likely to buy on impulse. • Grow a garden! Not only will you save on vegetables like cucumbers and tomatoes, but you'll stay active with this new hobby—another important part of managing type 2 diabetes. • Scout your local newspaper for coupons before you go shopping. • Look for the generic brands. The ingredients are usually similar to the brand name versions, but much more affordable. • Make your own pre-packaged snacks by buying a large container of raisins, unsalted nuts or or popcorn (no salt or saturated fat) and separating them into individual portions yourself. Remember to beware of "hydrogenated oils" on the ingredients list to avoid trans fats (even if the package says "0g of trans fat"). "The goal is to choose affordable, nutritious foods that will help keep your family healthy," adds King. "By creating a food budget, planning menus and shopping wisely, you can save money and enjoy delicious, nutritious meals." For more healthy eating tips, visit www.diabetes.org or www.heart.org. Fellowship trained in reproductive endocrinology and infertility (rei): What does that mean for you? Tulsa Fertility Center's Stanley G. Prough, M.D and Shauna McKinney, M.D. both completed medical school at the University of Oklahoma, and advanced to earn board certification as obgyns. They also completed additional fellowship training as reproductive endocrinologists, specializing in infertility. In addition to our renowned fertility doctors, the Tulsa Fertility Center team includes a highly skilled laboratory director board certified in embryology. 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