Family Food That's Healthy and Affordable

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Serving up a quick dinner of boxed mac and cheese might be an affordable way to feed your family, but if you want to keep your loved ones slim and healthy, check out these tips from CafeMom -- they say it's possible to save money while you watch your waistline.

We know what you're thinking: Healthy food is so expensive! Sometimes, yes, it is. But if you buy in season, prices are lower (time to cash in on tomatoes and zucchini). You also might want to cut down on meat, because it can be both expensive and fatty. Other tips: Grow your own food, cook whole foods and plan ahead. CafeMom shares in full here.

And if you just can't part with macaroni and cheese, check out Tanya's recipe with four times less fat.