Food for Thought

We all need to eat; therefore we all need to buy food. And a food budget for a large family can be pretty tough on your wallet. Here are a few ways to cut food costs down while still maintaining a healthy diet.

Freeze It: If you spot a good deal at the grocery on meat, cheese, or bread, don’t be afraid to stock up. Can’t eat it all before it goes bad? Nonsense. Store enough product in the fridge to use when you need it, and then keep the rest in the freezer. Just make sure that the items you store are sealed tightly in foil or freezer-safe bags to prevent freezer burn.   

Buy in Season: Buying produce when it’s out of season can be terribly pricy, so it’s best to time your purchases according to the season. Use the summer months to enjoy seasonal fresh produce that will be available at the lowest prices of the year. You can even save more money on produce if you purchase at retailers like Tesco Groceries and Sainsbury’s. For a limited time Sainsbury’s is offering free delivery on grocery orders over £100 on certain days of the week.

Grow Your Own: Granted, local weather may not be ideal to grow tropical fruits like bananas or papayas, but you can reduce your grocery bill by growing some of your own food. Try planting an apple tree or a plum tree, or perhaps even try your hand at tomatoes and cucumbers. And if you can’t manage to get your fruit or vegetable plants to produce, don’t despair. There’s always the option of an indoor herb garden.

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Dana Robinson

 

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