Encore Edition: Eating Healthy On A Budget

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Brian Bull

So…how are those New Year’s resolutions coming along so far? Two of the most common ones people list are eating healthier, and saving money. But as you may have found out at the checkout lane, these goals can often conflict, given the varying cost of fruit, vegetables, and meat.

In an encore edition of our consumer finance feature, KLCC colleagues Brian Bull and Julia Baca embark on a low-budget adventure in a neighborhood grocery store, to share expert tips on how Oregonians can dine well…without starving their wallets.

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You can access the original two-part series below, which includes summaries and additional tips for eating well without breaking the bank.

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Brian Bull is an assistant professor of journalism at the University of Oregon, and remains a contributor to the KLCC news department. He began working with KLCC in June 2016.   In his 27+ years as a public media journalist, he's worked at NPR, Twin Cities Public Television, South Dakota Public Broadcasting, Wisconsin Public Radio, and ideastream in Cleveland. His reporting has netted dozens of accolades, including four national Edward R. Murrow Awards (22 regional),  the Ohio Associated Press' Best Reporter Award, Best Radio Reporter from  the Native American Journalists Association, and the PRNDI/NEFE Award for Excellence in Consumer Finance Reporting.