Stay away from prepared food
Already prepared food seems like the perfect option when you don’t have the time or the skills to prepare something on your own. Unfortunately, more often than not, it is unhealthy and expensive.
For example, you could easily end up paying a few dollars on a jar of spaghetti sauce while a can of tomatoes is less than $1 and the list of examples could go on.
Therefore, be parsimonious with your money and increase your dollar savings step by step, shopping trip by shopping trip.
Buy what’s in season
Each season has its fresh share of products that can only be found in a certain time of the year. That’s when you should buy them and reap their benefits, for your health as well as for your budget.
“When you buy fresh items that are in season, it doesn’t typically cost as much money,” said Cruze. It makes perfect sense. To save on food at your farmers market, purchase what’s in season. A good chunk of these savings will be reflected in your bill.
