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Shelf price does not always show which fresh, frozen, or canned food is cheapest. Compare the price with the amount you can actually eat after peeling, trimming, draining, cooking, and household waste to calculate the real edible cost.
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Canned foods can make meals cheaper and easier without automatically making the day high in sodium. Learn how to compare labels, choose useful lower-sodium products, rinse foods when appropriate, and balance sodium across the complete meal.
Learn how to build a balanced meal using protein, carbohydrates, vegetables, fruit and healthy fats without counting every calorie.
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