SAVE ON MILK, CHEESE, YOGURT, AND OTHER MILK PRODUCTS

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SAVE ON MILK, CHEESE, YOGURT, AND OTHER MILK PRODUCTS

 

Fresh skimmed or low-fat milk may cost slightly less than fresh whole

milk,

but gives all the nutrients of whole milk, except the fat. Most of us

would

benefit from reducing the fat in our diet.

 

Instant nonfat dry milk may cost less per serving than fresh milk and

can

save you a great deal of money if you use it for cooking or drinking.

Mix it half

and half with fresh milk for drinking and get the flavor of fresh

milk.

 

Evaporated milk may be less expensive than fresh milk. It can be used

for

cooking or for whipped topping.

 

Be sure to check the " sell by " date on fresh whole, low-fat, and

skimmed milk

to make sure you can use it before it spoils. If milk has been kept

cold, it

will usually stay fresh for 2 or 3 days after the " sell by " date.

 

Milk in gallon or half-gallon containers is usually less expensive

than

quarts or pints. Get the largest size you can use in four to five

days. Do NOT put

milk products in the grocery cart until last.

 

When buying cheese, remember that pre-sliced, individually-wrapped

cheese may

be more expensive than bulk or store-brand cheese. The individually-

wrapped

cheese is cheese " food " rather than pure cheese. It contains less

calcium than

the pure cheese.

 

Sharp cheddar cheese is more expensive than medium sharp which is

more

expensive than mild cheese.

 

Loaf, processed cheese spread is less expensive than regular cheese

and works

well in dishes like macaroni and cheese. It is usually lower in

calcium than

the real cheese.

 

~ext.vt.edu