Everyone knows grocery prices have gone insane over the last couple of years. What’s worse is the experts say prices might stop rising so fast but that they won’t go back to where they were before inflation took off. This has hit a lot of people hard, and not just the poor.
So what are some things you can do to deal with these high grocery prices without going broke or having to work an extra job?
Eat More Potatoes
Potatoes are nutritious and filling. Moreover, they’re cheap relative to a lot of other foods, so by adding more of them to meals, you’ll eat less of the more expensive stuff.
Add Filling Toppings to Food
Speaking of potatoes, you can get even more from them by adding filling toppings like butter, sour cream, cheese, and gravy. Those toppings are also fairly inexpensive. Do this with other foods as well, such as adding chili as a topping, or toppings on chili.
Learn to Make Your Gravy
Did we say gravy? You can make your own with flour, milk, and leftover fat from bacon or sausage or the juices from meat you cook. Now you have something tasty and filling, and you don’t have to spend extra money on it.
Shop at Discount Stores
Discount stores like Walmart Supercenters and Target usually have groceries at lower cost than they are at neighborhood grocery stores. You’ll save money that way, and you’ll also save money because you can do a lot of your other shopping needs there, so you’ll spend less on gas.
Eat More Rice
Like potatoes, rice is filling and cheap. It’s also highly versatile and can be an ingredient in a wide variety of dishes.
Prepare Pasta Dishes
Pasta is like potatoes and rice in that it’s cheap, filling, and versatile. The sauces you use with it are typically inexpensive as well, and bread, also inexpensive and filling, goes well with a lot of pasta dishes.
Eat Out Less
Rising food prices have made restaurant costs go way up, too. If you eat out a lot, drastically cutting back on that might alone cover the extra you’re spending at the grocery store.
Buy Less Frozen Food
Frozen food is a convenience, and you always pay more for convenience. Especially avoid single-use frozen items. Canned options are usually cheaper, and fresh is healthier and tastes better.
Eat Smaller Portions
A lot of people eat until they feel full, which is overeating. We usually consume what we need well before we feel stuffed; it’s just that the body takes more time to catch up. Eating smaller meals will save you money. Plus, if you are feeling hungry an hour later, you can just eat some more.
Don’t Throw away Leftovers
When frugal people see someone scraping leftovers from a pot into the trash, they see someone throwing money away. Some people don’t like eating leftovers or merely taking the time to put them away, but is pouring money down the drain a better alternative?
Buy Things on Sale
When you go grocery shopping, keep an eye out for in-store coupons and things on sale. You can cut dozens of dollars from your monthly grocery costs by doing this.
Add More Eggs to Your Diet
Eggs are one of the items that spiked in price. That was mainly due to the bird flu that caused massive shortages. Eggs are one of the few grocery items that have gone way down in price since then. Like some other foods on this list, they’re also filling.
Have Breakfast for Dinner
The foods we eat for breakfast tend to be filling, and they also tend to cost less than what we eat for dinner. Just compare sausage and eggs to steak and grilled vegetables. Having breakfast food for dinner now and then saves you money and offers a change of pace.
Use Ground Turkey Instead of Ground Beef
Ground turkey is usually less expensive than beef, and it’s healthier for you. You can use it for burgers and with pasta and chili, just as a few examples.
Buy in Bulk
Whenever you can, buy in bulk. If you buy a large amount of something, it’s usually cheaper than buying a smaller package of it. This includes looking for “Family Sizes” and “Family Packs.” Do this even if you’re single; you can store the rest for later use.
Experts Warn People to Never Refrigerate These 15 Food Items
Refrigeration prevents spoilage and may extend the shelf life of common foods and other perishable items. While we may innocently store some foods in the refrigerator, you may be surprised that you shouldn’t store all of them, as this may affect their nutritional value, taste, and texture.
Although refrigeration can help preserve certain foods, some items shouldn’t be refrigerated to maintain flavor and freshness. Avoiding these foods can ensure your food stays nutritious, fresh, and flavorful.
Here are 15 food items experts warn people never to refrigerate for optimal flavor and freshness.
Experts Warn People to Never Refrigerate These 15 Food Items
3 Foods Dogs Shouldn’t Eat
We all love our furry friends and wouldn’t mind sharing tiny bits and pieces of food when we’re eating. While this may all be innocent, and you may be giving your dog foods that are okay, certain foods can be poisonous to dogs.
Dogs may react differently to food depending on the type, ingested amount, and size.
Read on as we discuss the three common foods dogs shouldn’t eat.
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