Grocery Shopping on a Budget
Is your January food budget a little smaller than usual thanks to the recent holiday expenses? Many of us feel the need to be budget wise this time of year. Don’t forgo your nutrition when making smart food purchases. When you go to the grocery store here are a few tips to keep you lined out on your budget resolves?
- Always make a list before you shop and stick to it. Many people develop a weekly menu to shop from.
- Go to the store once or twice a week, not every day. This cuts down on impulse purchases.
- Shop the perimeter of the store for your staples. Dairy, meat and produce are usually located on back or sides to entice you to travel through the aisles.
- Shop heavy on the staples. Dairy is always a bargain when combining cost with overall nutrient bang for your buck.
- Check super market ads and try to incorporate some of the specials into your meals.
- Do not shop when you are hungry. It is amazing what you take home when you shop with your stomach.
- Shop for seasonal fruits and vegetables versus the off season items. Fruits and vegetables that are in season are more reasonably priced.
- If you cannot find the fresh item you are looking for, think frozen. These items are picked at their peak and frozen quickly to preserve the nutrient value.
Think nutrient rich when you purchase and you will gain a healthy diet while saving those budget dollars.
