As the cost of food continues to rise, it can be a challenge to make healthy food choices and stay within your food budget. Here are some tips to help you get the most from your grocery budget:

• Take an inventory of the food you already have in your home. Plan your meals for the week, keeping in mind what you already have in your pantry.
• Eat before going to the grocery store to avoid making impulse purchases. When you are hungry, everything looks good.
• Take advantage of store loyalty savings programs, as well as clipping coupons and online discounts.
• Shop the perimeter of the store for nutrient dense foods. Processed and packaged foods tend to be more expensive.
• Shop for foods that are in season. When the supply is plentiful, the prices tend to be lower.

Find more tips on saving money at the grocery store.

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Safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. as a part of the Fourth National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

Improperly discarded drugs can end up in our water supply or in the hands of children. The previous three Take-Back days have removed 498.5 tons of medication from circulation in the past 13 months.

Find a Take-Back location near you.

Learn about what is being done to eradicate this dreadful disease.