TIPS FOR THRIFTY & HEALTHY GROCERY STORE SHOPPING

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Tips For Thrifty & Healthy Grocery Store Shopping

Wasting money isn't something that most people can afford to do these days,

especially when it comes to purchasing food.

 

By following these helpful shopping tips, you can get the most bang for your

buck during your next grocery store visit.

 

**Make A Grocery List.

 

A list helps control unnecessary spending by helping to keep you focused. If

possible, organize your list according to the store's layout to keep from

wandering up and down the aisles.

 

**Compare Cost Of Convenience Foods To Homemade.

 

" Convenience foods " are products like frozen meals, fancy bake goods and

vegetables prepared with seasonings and special sauces. Most of these items cost

more than similar food that can be prepared at home.

 

The United States Department of Agriculture notes that by preparing your own

food from scratch, you take control of its taste and your health.

 

Convenience foods, which are often priced higher and offer fewer nutrients than

home-cooked items, tend to be loaded with added fat, salt, and sugar.

 

**Buy Produce " In Season " .

 

Avoid paying too much for fruits and vegetables by buying them when they are in

season and generally cost less. Some of the most nutritious foods such as

apples, bananas, broccoli, and spinach are reasonably priced year round.

 

**Compare Costs Of Fresh, Canned And Frozen.

 

Always be aware of sale items and don't forget to compare the prices of fresh,

canned and frozen foods to see which ones cost less. Remember, less than

peak-conditioned fresh veggies offer less nutrients than frozen vegetables

processed quickly after picking. Canned vegetables should be bought without the

added salt.

 

**Check Unit Pricing.

 

Be sure to look for the unit price, usually shown on a shelf sticker just below

the product, to compare similar foods. It tells the cost per ounce, pound, or

pint so that consumers know which brand or size is the best buy.

 

**Speed Shop.

 

Finally, to avoid adding impulse items to the cart, shop quickly and shop alone.

The most time you take, the more money you'll spend.

 

From Jet Magazine--December 2, 2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

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My Special Thought To You:

If God Brings You To It, He'll Bring You Through It!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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