This week we talked about ways of eating healthy and at the same time make it fit in our budget. I believe we all agreed that it is posible and even easier than what we thought. In my case I also discover I can save some money by making a few changes using ideas you gave me at the meeting this week. So here is a recap of our meeting. I am looking forward to hearing wihich of this you tried so we can share them in our next week's meeting.
- 1) Make a list: Shopping with a list can help you limit impulse buys and remember don't go doing groceries when you are hungry.
2)Think Filling Foods: The more processed foods you buy, the higher the price, which means Filling Foods make a great points value bargain AND help you save money.- 3)BYO (Bring Your Own): A person can easily spend up to $10 a day stopping for a morning latte and eating out for lunch—not to mention a few stops at the vending machine. According to the lunch savings calculator on American Public Media website, brown bagging it can save you $70 per month!
4) Buy Bulk: Bulk items generally cost less per item. Choose a single item to use for different dishes throughout the week. Turn ground beef into chilli, burritos and a topping for baked potatoes. Put your imagination to work.
5) Raid the freezer or go canned: If fresh produce is too expensive, buy frozen or canned alternatives. They’re just as nutritious and in some cases more so, having been picked at the peak of the season and flash-frozen immediately to preserve nutrients.- 6) Be a bean counter: Beans are rich in fiber, plus they’re a cheaper protein source than meat. A pound of 93% lean ground beef can cost close to $6.00 while a can of black beans is a mere $.75.
- 7) DIY (Do It Yourself): Generally, supermarkets increase the cost of fruits and vegetables when they cut and package them. It might be easier but if you want to save $$ DIY!
- 8) Buy in season: Items like blueberries are a cheap treat in summer but practically an investment once it’s fall. ETools features a frequently updated column called Market Fresh, which highlights seasonal produce.
9) Patrol portions: Your budget and pantry can be devastated by portion sizes that are too large. By monitoring the portions you use in meals, you can stretch your food throughout the week.
10) Clip coupons: Coupons can help you save a bundle on your grocery bill. Shop the weekly ads too! Go to www.weightwatchers.com/sensible foods, this will link you to "featured offers" and you can find coupons for featured products. Enjoy them.
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