Brown Bag It

Want an easy way to save money AND cut calories? Pack your own lunch! Kerry Neville, R.D. says, "Making meals gives you control over fat and calories. Little things can add up. For instance, a typical takeout sandwich has about 200 calories worth of mayonaisse. Make it at home using a tablespoon of light mayo and you'll cut 150 calories." Harry Balzer, vice president of the NPD group estimates you could save $1,000 per year by brown-bagging it. Get creative...make a sandwich or salad one day and bring leftovers the next. Your waistline and your wallet will thank you!