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    Thursday: Health Issues and ideas

    Spending less on healthy food may be easier than you think!  Here is how we do it:

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    • Stock up on pantry staples.  We buy loads of shelf stable pantry staples such as rice, whole wheat, flour, oats, pasta, sugar, and an assortment of beans.
    • Use coupons for packaged items such as spices, cereals, soups, and any paper goods you buy.
    • Stock up on sale items.  We buy canned fruit by the case load when they are on sale.  We also buy large quantities of canned tomato sauce, frozen fruit, nuts, and chicken breasts as they go on sale.
    • Keep a list of best food prices. This is one I started for myself, while it definitely needs to be updated, its a good start.
    • With your pantry completely stocked once each month with low cost foods, the rest of your food budget should be spent on weekly produce.   Even $25 – $30 per week for fruits and vegetables can get you a good amount of in season produce.
    • Don’t forget my stand by rule:  Snacks should never cost more than $0.20 per snack.  Whether you are buying granola bars or goldfish, if its not under twenty cents, I don’t buy it.

    What are your strategies for saving money on healthy food?

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    Comments

    Comment from Debbie Davis
    Time February 12, 2009 at 12:22 pm

    Great advice! Especially during these tough times. One of my strategies is freezing and using later!

    Comment from Susan
    Time February 12, 2009 at 1:45 pm

    Plant a garden and fruit trees!

    Comment from my year without
    Time February 13, 2009 at 12:34 pm

    One of my strategies for eating healthy on a budget is to buy whichever fruit is on sale. I’ve noticed that that seems to rotate so I buy this or that, whichever is on a good sale.

    Also, baking a healthy-yet-sweet snack, like my raw “Mounds” bars, and keeping them frozen is a great way to always have a snack on hand without going out to buy something.

    Not sure how many kids like tea, but for me, it has been a lifesaver snack…with a bit of honey. When I’m really craving something good, I will bring out my most flavorful tea: Chai or peppermint or vanilla nut.

    GREAT BLOG! I LOVE IT!

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