Budgeting Get The Most For Your Money
Eating healthy, nutritious foods can sometimes be more expensive, but there are many ways to save money on the foods you eat. The three main steps are: planning before you shop, purchasing items at the best price, and preparing meals that stretch your food dollars. Plan Before heading to the grocery store, plan your meals for the week. Include meals like stews, casseroles, or soups, which “stretch” expensive items into more portions. Check to see what foods you already have and make a list of what you need to buy. Get the Best Price Check the local newspaper, online, and at the store for sales and coupons. Ask about a loyalty card for extra savings at stores where you shop regularly. Look for specials or sales on meat and seafood—often the most expensive items on your list. Also look for store-name brands. Compare and Contrast Locate the unit price on the shelf directly below the product. The unit price is the price per unit of weight or measurement—often per ounce. Use it to compare different brands, as well as different sizes of the same brand, to determine which is the best buy. Buy in Bulk It is almost always cheaper to buy foods in bulk. Smart choices are large containers of low-fat yogurt and large bags of frozen vegetables. Before shopping, remember to check if you have enough freezer space.
12 Eat Well For Life
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