How To Save on Money on Groceries

and still eat healthy

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Have you decided you are ready to start with a healthy diet and your grocery purchases are killing you lately? I feel you..

Thinking about the cost of food is stressful. Food costs are definitely hitting families hard. The average household in the United States with a family of 4 spends about $800-$1300.00 per month on groceries.

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"The key to staying full is to choose foods that are high in nutrients rather than foods that are high in calories with no nutrients"

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Here are some different ways to still have healthy food in your fridge for you and your family (and have your pocket book a little fuller)

Start with setting a food budget. Setting a budget will help immensely with impulse buys and is a great way to stick to your shopping list.

Keep meal planning simple. Think fresh food like protein, carbs and vegetables. What are some items you can use for multiple meals? An example of a healthy yet simple meal is pan-seared chicken, roasted carrots and brown rice.

Focus on whole foods. The key to staying full is to choose foods that are high in nutrients rather than foods that are high in calories with no nutrients.

Utilize the frozen section (though stay away from the processed stuff). Frozen meats, fish, vegetables and fruits are still packed with nutrition even though they are frozen. While fresh produce and seafood tastes the best, you can make a delicious and quick stir fry using frozen shrimp and frozen broccoli.

Bulk buy- sometimes. Only do it if truly fits your family’s needs. Sometimes if you’re getting too much food in at once, you may waste something. Or you get tired of it.

Bulk buying also is ideal if you have older children who live near you or other family members or friends who want to save extra money as well. If there are multiple items that everyone uses such as toilet paper, you can buy it large quantities and split the grocery bill.

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About the blogger: Kristina overcame obesity and has kept it off  for over 16 years. She enjoys showing people how to reinvent their well-being through cooking healthy and changing their mindsets.