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Is it even like eating healthy and being on a budget?
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1. Plan your meals
If you want to save money in a grocery store, good organization is essential. Set aside one day a week to plan what you're going to eat. Make a list of things you'll need. Go through your refrigerator and closet, check what products you already have, and think about how you can use them. All so you don't waste anything. Then make a shopping list. When you get to the market, stick to it.2. Don't go shopping hungry!
Studies have shown that people who go shopping on an empty stomach buy more food and make less healthy food choices. In one of them, consumers who leave the store are asked to complete a survey about, among other things, their hunger levels, mood, and time spent in the store. It turns out that the bills of people who shop when they're hungry are up to 64 percent higher. Scientists say that it's all about ghrelin, the hormone responsible for feeling hungry.3. Cook at home
It's no secret that preparing meals at home is much cheaper than eating them in the city. For the price of one meal in a restaurant, you can feed a family of four. Prepare meals early and take them with you in work containers. If you can't afford to spend a few hours a day in the kitchen, you could prepare larger portions that will last two to three days. This will make you use all the ingredients, nothing is wasted, and you won't be exposed to additional costs. When you cook at home, you decide for yourself what's in the food you eat, so you're sure you eat healthy.4. Choose seasonal fruits and vegetables
The prices of fruits and vegetables during the season are significantly lower. Although most of them are available in the markets all year round, it is important to remember that in order to make this possible, these products are often transported from the other side of the world. This is not conducive to their prices or quality. So it is worthwhile to take advantage of the charms of spring and summer, to go to nearby fairs and bazaars. The products we find there are not only tastier, but also healthier.5. Buy as few processed products as possible
Usually, the more processed the product, the higher the price. For example, for a small pack of raw cheese, you'll pay much more than for the same amount of cheese per piece purchased by weight. It's the same with plastered rolls, available in packaging. These products usually also contain a lot of additives that will keep them fresh for a long time. Products like rice, cassava, flour, pasta buy in larger quantities. They don't spoil quickly, so you can store them in tightly sealed containers. Similar to beans, soybeans, nuts and dried fruits.6. Watch out for promotions
All sorts of overpricing and other offers can be a very good way to save money, but be careful not to fall into the trap. Don't buy products just because they're at a promotional price. Often this way, instead of saving, we spend a lot more, we buy items that we never use.7. Set up your own garden
If you can afford it, planting your own vegetables and fruits is a great idea to save money. Seeds and seedlings can be bought very cheaply. As a garden you can even use a can standing on the balcony or on a parapeet in the kitchen window. You can plant all sorts of herbs in it: basil, tomatoes, oregano, parsley or spices, and even cocktail tomatoes. Of course, it takes a little time and effort, but the satisfaction of the opportunity to take advantage of the crops of self-drinking plant organisms is invaluable!
