Good to Know Cooking Matters at the Store

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Arianna Swetman, Community Wellness Planner, from MSU's extension will guide you on a virtual store tour as you learn about shopping for food, and comparing items for cost and nutrition. Participants learn how to plan and budget for healthy, affordable, and delicious meals for their families. Participants take home a book with recipes and shopping tips!

Participants learn:

  • about the five food groups
  • how to shop on a budget
  • about canned, frozen, and fresh produce
  • how to use unit pricing to save money
  • the benefits of buying in bulk
  • how to read food nutrition labels
  • how to choose the healthiest options when grocery shopping