Military Life Resources

 Follow these links to special
 resources outside of LIFELines.

Military Life/Basic Life Skills/Cooking/Groceries

Looking for Recipes
	The Allrecipes  website has more than 40,000 free recipes - all created, tested, reviewed and approved by home cooks worldwide.

Dietary Fiber: An Essential Part of A Healthy Diet
	Find out how much dietary fiber you need and ways to include more high-fiber foods into your daily meals and snacks.

Calorie Control Council
	Information on cutting calories and fat in diets.

How Your NEX - Saves You Money And Supports QOL
	Latest survey results are in, proving you save money everyday when you shop at your Navy Exchange ... an average of 21.9%

Major Meals on a Corporal's Budget
	Planning a menu may take some energy and creativity, but it can save you time and money in the long run. So put on your thinking cap and learn how to save money in your food budget.

Cooking for One: Tasty Meals Are Possible
	This article is about how one can cook healthy meals for a single person. It discusses how to learn to cook, find recipes, and how to shop and read food labels. Links to Emerils.com, 5aday.gov, the Food Network, Cooking.com, HealthyChoice.com, and LeanCuisine.com.

Save Money While You Grocery Shop
	This article is about how to save money when shopping for food. It discusses coupons, volunteering with SHARE, and using store club memberships. Links to Commissaries.com and coupon resources.

How the WIC Program Can Help Your Family
	This article is about the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, which supplies supplemental food, nutrition and health screening, and counseling for women and young children. It discusses who is eligible and how to apply. Also mentions WIC Overseas, commissaries, and NEXMarts. Links to WIC and TRICARE.