Unlock the Savings and Nutrition Inside Your Commissary

It's dinnertime again, and you have two choices: expensive nutrition and a sink full of dirty dishes, or drive-thru convenience that leaves your car smelling like French fries for a week. Step away from the grease-soaked paper bag, and visit the Defense Commissary Agency's website. You'll find tools there to whip up something that's equal parts tasty, healthy and convenient.

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If your stomach's already growling because you read the words "French fries," there's no time to waste. Get the details on how your commissary will change the way you shop and eat.

Healthy shopping doesn't have to be expensive, and healthy recipes don't have to be complicated, with ingredients you can't pronounce. Win the imaginary grocery-shopping trophy by making a quick stop at the Defense Commissary Agency's website before your next commissary grocery run. On the site, you can:

Become a self-made health expert with the latest nutrition findings in the Healthy Living section.

Snag simple, healthy recipes for your meal planning or last-minute meal.

Make your shopping list with the My Shopping List tool.

Take a virtual walk through your commissary's Savings Aisle to see what's on sale for the week.

Mark your calendar for upcoming sales and events.

And while you're cruising your commissary's aisle — list in hand and looking all healthy and prepared — remember that a military family can't live on bread alone just because bread's on sale. Get the right balance of groceries in your cart with nutrition tips from ChooseMyPlate.gov.

To read more, please visit: http://www.militaryonesource.mil/on-and-off-base-living/comm...