When you do find yourself in the middle aisles, aim your gaze toward the top or bottom of the shelves, where the prices are usually lower.
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Resist the lure of the middle aisles and stick to the perimeter of the grocery store you’ll save money and wind up with bags full of whole foods. They may seem like a good deal, providing more calories for less money, but those calories usually aren't very nutritious. Packaged foods have been condensed, salted, refined, sweetened, or otherwise processed. Items like flour, beans, rice, nuts, and dried fruits are available for less than prepackaged versions of the same foods.ĭon’t get stuck in the middle (of the grocery store). Long a staple of natural food stores, bulk or “bag and weigh” sections are now appearing in traditional supermarkets. Think about the original, whole food that a product is made from and decide if you can eat that whole food as-is or use it to make your own sauce, cereal or juice-instead of paying food manufacturers to do it for you. Whole grains like brown rice and oats will be cheaper than processed cereals. A block of cheese costs less than shredded cheese. Canned black beans will be cheaper than refried beans. Apples may cost less than applesauce or apple juice. Sometimes, the less processed a food is, the cheaper it is per serving. You may find that a different brand or flavor of yogurt, for example, is a better deal one week. Be willing to make substitutions on brands and specific ingredients based on sales, too. Snack on chips? Pop some popcorn kernels on your stovetop instead. Love soda? Try sparkling water with a little fruit juice mixed in.
Like breakfast cereal? Oatmeal is usually cheaper. Think about what you eat, and then think about what may be a cheaper-at equally healthy-substitute. This one may be hard for some of us, but it has the potential to save you a great deal. As long as you can afford it at the time, buy the brand and size of a product that has the lowest per-unit (per pound, ounce, etc) price to get more for your money. It’ll make figuring out the real prices for items a lot easier.
Unless you like to do long division in your head, consider toting a pocket calculator when you head to the supermarket. Sometimes the largest container of, say, tomato sauce, isn’t actually the best deal. In addition, no one else will be begging for items that aren't on your list. Sometimes this just isn’t possible, but if you can shop solo, you’ll be able to focus on finding the best deals and taking as much time as you need to make it through the store. Generic products are available for nearly every product you can think of, so be on the lookout for them (and watch your savings add up). Held to the same standards as name-brand versions, store-brand products are usually just as good, and less expensive. This will save you not only money on your grocery bill by preventing you from buy (and possibly pitching) food you don't need, but also time and fuel savings, from fewer trips to the store for essential ingredients. At the very best, plan your weekly menu or list a few main dishes that you can eat throughout the week. The cardinal sin of grocery shopping, hitting the store when you're hungry, will put you over budget faster than you can say " junk food." If you have no choice but to go to the store without a meal, buy an apple and some nuts (or another snack rich in protein and/or fiber) to munch on while you’re shopping.Īt the very least, make a list before you shop. We all have a variety of challenges and circumstances, so select the suggestions below that will work for you and your family. Fortunately, there are many ways to save money on your grocery bill-without giving up on your desire to eat healthier.
And it’s going to get worse before it gets better. Have you ever experienced a feeling of sticker shock when the grocery store cashier announced your total? Do you wonder how such a large percentage of your paycheck fits into a few measly bags? Groceries are expensive, especially these days, when many of us are struggling to make ends meet and food prices continue to rise. 15 Ways to Save Big Bucks on Healthy Groceries Beyond Clipping Coupons: Real-World Strategies that Work
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