The problem is, life’s little luxuries don’t keep us living and breathing, and they certainly don’t put food on the table.
1. Special “dietetic” or “diabetic” foods are costly and not necessary.
2. Boneless cuts of meat are often a better buy, since you're not paying for the weight of the bone.
3. There’s no nutritional difference between white eggs and more expensive brown eggs.
4. Vegetables frozen in butter sauce cost twice as much as plain frozen vegetables and have more calories.
5. Instead of buying small containers of yogurt, buy a quart and separate it into one-cup servings.
6. Save money by not buying individually packaged snacks.
7. When buying fruit, consider the cost per edible serving.
full list via diabeteshealth
#1 Use a cash envelope system
#2 Shop less often
#3 Eat everything in your cupboards first
#4 Use a master grocery list
#5 Plan your meals
#6 One dollar meal challenge
#7 Take advantage of shopping incentives
full list via dietriffic
1. Stock up during sales.
2. Try store brands.
3. Buy fruits and vegetables in season.
4. Garden.
5. Fruit trees.
6. Double coupon deals.
7. Buy by pound or piece.
8. Plan your shopping.
9. Use a small cart.
10. Never shop for food when hungry.
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