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How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
Exercise and Diet
Many people have become more health conscious in recent years. By exercising and eating a healthy diet, we know we’ll live happier and longer lives. Unfortunately, processed foods tend to be cheaper than lean meats and fresh fruits and vegetables. That’s due in part by government subsidies to farmers growing corn, soybean, and wheat, the main ingredients in processed foods, which keep those prices down.
You’re Busy, So How Do You Do it?
When you’re on a tight budget and always in a rush, it’s sometimes easier to hit a fast food restaurant or just microwave a frozen dinner– meals full of sodium, sugar, and saturated fat. So how can you eat more healthfully? Here are a few tips:
- Slow down. Eating healthy requires a little time and attention. Many people rush through their days, wolfing down their meals mindlessly, so they can hurry to the next appointment. Give yourself a little time to shop mindfully, prepare your food, and fully savor your meal.
- Buy produce in season and freeze it. Fruits and vegetables cost more when they have to be shipped from far-away sunny lands that can still grow produce in November. Buy these items locally, in season, and freeze them for use in the winter.
- Start your own vegetable garden. You can easily grow lettuce and tomatoes in small planters on a balcony or, if you have a yard, stake out a few feet to grow even more. With Central Oregon’s climate, choosing the right vegetables and growing situation is very important. To learn more, read this Oregon State University (OSU) Extension Service publication. Once you’ve decided, you’ll even get a little exercise while you do it.
- Buy in bulk. Many grocery stores offer dry goods in bulk, saving you the usual packaging costs. You can also save on meat by buying in larger quantities and rewrapping in smaller, meal-sized portions. Freeze those portions to use for weeks to come.
- Check your dining-out habit. If you eat at restaurants often, the habit is taking a big bite out of your wallet. On average, a restaurant meal costs almost 5 times more than a home-made meal. Save dining out for special occasions.
2019 Mid Oregon Annual Membership Meeting
RSVP NOW!
The 62nd Annual Mid Oregon Membership Meeting is almost here!
Date: Saturday February 9, 2019
Time: Doors open 9 am, business meeting starts 9:45 am
Location: Riverhouse Convention Center
Format: Buffet-style breakfast served at 9 am. Business meeting will include elections results, reports from members of the Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee, and will feature an invited guest speaker, Billie McNeely-Johnston, discussing the subject of elder fraud.
Learn about the success and growth of Mid Oregon during the past year. An assortment of raffle prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the program. Free to members, $18 for non-members. RSVP on Mid Oregon’s website by visiting our sign-up form, or you can visit a branch, call us at (541) 382-1795 or email info@midoregon.com.
Get Financially Fit in 2019!
Rates are heading up—check out our certificate specials and updated savings options! As we flip the calendar over into 2019, many of us are carrying a bit more weight—both literally and financially. If you’ve made the commitment to improving your health, why not get financially fit in 2019, too?
Boost Your Returns
Whether you want to create an emergency fund, save for your dream vacation, or simply build your retirement nest egg, we have updated rates and savings options to boost your returns.
- Our Saver’s Club Certificate Account helps you put a little bit away every month—perfect for getting a head start on wedding expenses, back-to-school shopping, or even holiday gifts for next year!
Make Saving Fun!
- Or, if you want to put the fun back into saving, try our Save to Win Account. You’ll be entered to win with every $25 you deposit! Then, you’ll have a chance to win monthly and quarterly prizes, including the $5,000 quarterly grand prize. Mid Oregon members have won more than $5,500 in prizes to date—you could be next!
- If you’re saving for the long haul, we can also help you find the best Share Certificate for the amount you’re depositing and your time frame—ask about our current specials!
Dealing with High Interest Debt
And if it’s time to shed the weight of that extra holiday debt, consider transferring your high-rate credit card balances to an affordable, nohidden-surprises Mid Oregon VISA Credit Card. You’ll find no balance-transfer fees and a low everyday rate will help those balances shrink even faster!
We’re here to help you. Just visit www.midoregon.com, shoot us a message at info@midoregon.com, or call 541-382-1795. We’ll be glad to connect you to the best savings or loan options to get you financially fit in 2019!