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Grocery shopping on a budget: save money and eat healthier.
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Good news for you penny-pinchers out there: According to a recent government report by the Economic Research Service of the Department of Agriculture, prices for beef, milk, eggs and some other grocery items have been going down for several months. Some economic analysts predict prices will creep back up again as the economy recovers. Whether this be the case or not, becoming a master at saving at the grocery store is a great skill to learn no matter how large or small your budget may be.
Go to the store with a game plan! Create a grocery list before shopping to ensure you a) stick to your budget and b) don’t make any unnecessary purchases you will regret later. A great example of a grocery list can be found at www.grocerylists.org.
Going grocery shopping on an empty stomach? Think again. Hungry shoppers are more likely to be tempted by items they may not otherwise purchase. Equally as important as shopping with a list, shopping on a full stomach will reduce the likelihood of purchasing unplanned and/or calorie dense foods.
Go generic. Consumer Reports' recently conducted a study in which they compared a large national brand with a store brand in 29 food categories. According to the testers, store and national brands tasted “equally as good” 19 times. While you are saving money, you can aslo save some calories, as there are many great, low-calorie products available. Saving money doesn’t have to affect the scale or your taste buds!
Buy only as much fresh produce as you will use in 3-4 days. Wasted money is bad enough, but as the food becomes less fresh, the nutritional value decreases. Oh no!
If you do purchase more fruit than you can eat, don’t throw overripe fruits, such as bananas or peaches, away just yet! Throwing away food is wasteful and expensive; however, some overripe fruits can be used when baking.
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