As grocery prices remain a concern for many Americans, Potatoes USA is out with new tips and a sample menu featuring potatoes for how consumers can eat a nutritious meal plan for just $9 a day. The press release for the meal plan, which you can view here, was picked up by 637 news outlets — the highest pick-up for any release in the last four years — including top performers like the Associated Press, Fox News, CBS News, Apple News and The New York Times.
The release was also published by KDVR-TV, Denver’s Fox affiliate.
What’s In The Plan?
The plan includes meal prep tips like:
- Looking for affordable pantry staples — like potatoes — that can be bought in bulk and last for weeks.
- Focusing on nutritionally dense foods — like potatoes — that help provide a well-rounded diet.
- Building meals with cost-effective foods — like potatoes — at a low price per serving.
- Buying versatile ingredients — like potatoes — that you can use in multiple meals for the week to simplify your grocery list.
Sample Meals
The plan also shared a sample day of nutritious meals created by Chef RJ Harvey, Director of Culinary, and Executive Sous Chef Aurora Hollenbeck. These meals come out to a total of just $7.93 for one serving each.
- Start your day right for just $4.70 per serving
- Have a power lunch for just $1.77 per serving
- Cozy up to a dinner that’s just $1.46 per serving