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How To Save Money On Food

By: Gina Clark
Submitted: 2008-07-01 12:29:01
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With the price of food climbing every time you go to the grocery store, it’s essential to find ways to save money on food.  Here are some ideas to help you save money at the grocery store.

Buy from local farmers markets.  The produce is fresh, often organic, and considerably cheaper than the price at grocery stores.  The middleman is eliminated allowing you to save money on food.

Another one of the ways to save money at the grocery store is to eat more beans and rice in your diet.  Even though the prices have gone up, they are still cheaper than the same amount of meat and are very filling.  Brown rice is slightly more expensive than white rice, but is still much cheaper than meat, and has the benefit of being very healthy and providing a portion of the necessary whole grains needed in a healthy diet.  Beans provide a high amount of protein and fiber, all essential for a healthy diet.

The price of eggs has increased considerably over the last months, and as is the case with beans and rice, it is still much cheaper to eat eggs than meat.  It provides a high amount of protein making it a great alternative.

With all this said, eat less meat to save money.  Meat is one of the highest priced food items at the grocery store.  Serve smaller portions and fill up on other foods, like the beans and rice previously mentioned.  Eliminate meat completely a few times a week and replace it with extra vegetables or eggs.  (Eating less meat also has the benefit of reducing your risk for cancer, making it one of the healthier ways to save money.)

Do not eliminate fruits and vegetables from your diet.  Not only will it cost you your health, but also it will cost you more in health care in the future.  Instead, choose the more inexpensive fruits and vegetables, like bananas and carrots, and go without the more costly ones.    

Don’t let going to the grocery store discourage you.  Follow these tips to help you save money on food. 
 

Gina Clark writes on financial issues. Visit her blog to learn additional ways to save money and manage your personal finances.

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