8 Tips To Make Nutritious Shopping Choices On A Budget

Having a family with kids can be tough, and it only gets tougher when trying to feed that family on a budget. Of course, your first choice would always be to make sure they’re at least eating a healthy diet, but is that even possible? 

 Sometimes, it seems like the only options are to buy healthy whole foods for a lot of money or to buy unhealthy processed foods for a little money. However, with the following points in mind, I feel confident in being able to help you eat healthier, even with a small budget in mind.

In this post, you will find out how to:

• NOT waste food
• Buy in bulk if possible
• Stay local
• Don’t be afraid to buy the generic brands
• Hunt for deals
• Keep a list
• Eat before you shop
• Review your purchases

1. WASTE NOT!
Thirty-one percent of the food in America is wasted, according to the USDA. Often times that is waste from consumers like us – not just restaurants and supermarkets. That equals 133 billion pounds or $161 billion dollars. We all most likely waste at least some food, which means we are all wasting at least some money. To avoid this, pay attention to expiration dates and plan to use food before it spoils and even before restocking your fridge.

TIP: Cook food that’s nearing it’s expiration, even if you aren’t ready to eat it, and throw it in the freezer for dinner the following week!

2. GO BIG
Many foods can be bought for a bargain in bulk at big-box stores like Costco or Sam’s Club. The trick is to not fall into the trap of tip #1. That means it’s important and safest to get non-perishables from these stores. We buy things like rice, flour, beans, and regularly needed canned foods in bulk.

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