Dr. Nicole Avena Shares 5 Budget-Friendly Tips to Achieve a Balanced & Nutritious Diet during National Nutrition Month

According to McKinsey, nearly half of US consumers reported cutting back on their spending in 2020, and are looking for economical ways to prepare nutritious meals for the family. National Nutrition Month is the perfect time to reevaluate one’s eating habits, especially as more people are eating at home and are spending more time with their family. 

Below are 5 inexpensive tips to achieve a balanced and nutritious diet from Nicole Avena, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City:

ABOUT DR AVENA

Dr. Avena regularly appears on tv and radio and speaks at universities, government agencies, schools and special interest groups about her research on food, addiction and nutrition throughout the lifespan. She has appeared on the ‘Doctor Oz Show’ & ‘The Doctors’ and at numerous formal events around the country. Her wellness-series talks are designed for non-scientist audiences interested in improving health and learning about the science to do so.