- Plan your weekly menu in advance. Make a grocery list and stick to it.
- Checkout the weekly ads for the supermarkets with the best sales.
- Clip coupons. Choose only ones that you will use and are a real cost-saver.
- Try not to shop when you are hungry.
- Compare store and generic brands for the best buy.
- Take advantage of sales. Cook in bulk and freeze or use leftovers for future meals.
- Stretch costly meals (like meat dishes) by adding lots of vegetables.
- Read food labels to get the best nutrition and the most value for your money.
- Choose fresh fruit and vegetables that are in season. Visit your local farmers market for produce.
- Fruit and vegetables are canned or frozen at the peak of freshness. Choose fruit that is frozen, unsweetened or canned in its own juice.
- Beans, peas, eggs, canned tuna (packed in water) and peanut butter are good sources of protein and good buys.
- Grow your own vegetables, fruit or herbs.
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