Save the Children, a charity well known for its work helping children in war-torn or faminestruck countries, recently announced that it is now handing out grants to struggling UK families who cannot afford to feed themselves. In a recent report, the charity suggests that the credit crunch has led to an increase of 11.3% in cost of food over the last year. It is not surprising that many parents have now cut back on food expenditure, with the poorest of families spending less on their weekly shop than ever before. How can we provide patients with tips on eating healthily on a tight budget?
