Saving money on food is tough because you can’t just buy food. After all, we need to eat!
You have to get creative to save money on this very expensive but also very important monthly expense.
Go Vegan
Consider a vegan/vegetarian diet. You can eat more easily and more cheaply when you base your diet on grains and legumes. Try to buy those grains and legumes in bulk, which will cost less than buying them in packages.
Farmer’s Market
Buy your produce at a Farmer’s Market. Go at the end of the day when they’re packing up and negotiate. Ask them if they’d be willing to sell any of the leftover produce at a reduced rate. Most will.
Buy In Bulk (Sometimes)
Compare the prices of pre-packaged everything (fresh produce, seeds, nuts, spices, grains, legumes, etc) to bulk and then make your purchases. It’s often cheaper to buy in bulk, but not always – some items are cheaper when packaged. When it comes to greens, avoid pre-cut and pre-packaged salad items as they are more likely to contain bacteria.
Start a Garden
Start a garden. You can grow many of your own greens, herbs, and – if you have the room – other produce for much less than the purchase price.
Go Crazy at Sales
Buy sale items in bulk. You can stock up on staples such as oils, nuts, canned products, pastas, etc, when they’re on sale and store them for months, saving large chunks of money.
Double Down on Potatoes
Use a lot of potatoes. Russet potatoes are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, and they’re versatile, filling, and inexpensive. You can mash, bake, stuff, slice, roast, hash, or do many other things to them.
Love Cans
Use canned fish. Canned tuna and salmon are full of omega-3 fats, which help lower triglycerides and blood pressure to keep your heart healthy. They’re usually cheaper than the fresh alternative and cost much less. Look up recipes to keep things interesting – there are hundreds of interesting recipes for canned fish on the Internet.
Get Frozen
Use frozen vegetables. Frozen vegetables are picked at the peak of ripeness and then frozen to seal in their nutrients, so they’re very nutritious. They generally don’t have added sodium like canned vegetables, and they’re relatively inexpensive, especially when you compare them with their “fresh” counterparts that are out of season.
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