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With food budgets stretched thin, money-conscious consumers can rely onproducts from companies, such as Glory Foods -- the leading producer of fullyseasoned heat-and-serve greens -- to save time and money without sacrificingpremium Southern-style taste.
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Below are five tips from Glory Foods to save green while living greenerSouthern-style in a tough economy:
-- Save Green - With a suggested retail price of $2.09 per can, creatingfull meals at home using Glory Foods canned goods can save consumers up to $15per day when compared to dining out at a restaurant.
-- Spend Less Time in the Kitchen - Seasoned canned greens are the perfectshortcut to a favorite Southern side dish. From shelf to plate, these greenscan be ready in less than 5 minutes -- saving two to three hours of stovetopsimmering. Less time spent cooking on the stove reduces household energycosts -- another culprit of a weak economy.
-- Eat Greens - Less expensive does not have to mean less nutritious.Canned vegetables are a nutritious, money-saving alternative to the numerousbudget-friendly junk food options consumers opt for in the grocery aisle.Canned Southern greens are rich in antioxidants, calcium and Vitamin E -- keynutrients that help fight viruses, enhance lung health, offer heart protectionand increase brain function.
-- Eat Fresh Year-Round - Stock up on canned foods in one big shoppingtrip. From field to can in nearly 48 hours, canned food is cooked in the canand will remain fresh on shelf for up to one year. With plenty of meal optionsin the food pantry, consumers can eliminate multiple trips to the store,saving on high fuel costs.
-- Go Green - Eliminate waste and recycle the leftovers. Research showsthat American households toss out up to 30 percent of food products purchasedannually. Avoid throwing money and rotten produce into the garbage by buyingcanned vegetables.
About Glory Foods
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Glory Foods is a category leader inSouthern-style, heat-and-serve products. Glory's products are symbolic of thetradition of home-cooked taste that consumers have come to expect. Glory Foodsoffers a full-line of products including canned vegetables and other itemslike cornbread and seasoned cooking bases. Glory Foods' products are availablein grocery stores nationwide. For more information visit: www.GloryFoods.com
* South region includes the District of Columbia and the states ofAlabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland,Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas,Virginia, West Virginia.
SOURCE Glory Foods
