Alright, so we know what we need to put in our carts to have the right foods in our homes. But, what should we stay away from? What foods are we buying that we shouldn't buy? You might be surprised to find that some foods you thought were healthy, aren't so healthy after all!
What Not to Buy
In short, most of the things you should buy are, processed and packaged foods. These foods are full of chemicals, additives, preservatives, refined sugars, flours and fats that are not good for you! Anything that has a long ingredients list, ingredients you can pronounce or identify, refined sugars like High Fructose Corn Syrup or Corn Syrup, refined oils like Corn Oil, or refined flours, you should stay away from! Read the ingredients of your cereals, chips, crackers, snack bars, cookies, and frozen treats and make sure that you know what is in them, so that you can make healthier choices!
I could give you a list, but it would be very long and it would have to be specific to brands! Some cereals, snacks, chips and crackers are actually healthy, you just have to know how to read the labels and what ingredients to stay away from! The more you shop and the more you read the labels will help you know what brands are healthy and what brands aren't!
Money Saving Tips
Everyone wants to say money, right? Just because you want to eat healthier, doesn't mean you have to spend more money! Here are some great money saving tips to help you eat better!
Buy in Bulk-Things like grains, beans, oats, flour, nuts and seeds, dried fruit, legumes and root vegetables can be easily bought in bulk, because the keep well. When every these things go on sale, buy a lot of them and you'll be surprised how much money you save!
Buy "Blemished" Fruits and Veggies- This might not sound so nice, but all it means is, buying the fruit and vegetables that don't look perfect or are already really ripe! Most grocery stores have a section in the produce department that is just for these fruits and veggies! You'll find that they are a lot cheaper!
Buy in Season- Buying fruits and vegetables that are in season can be quite pricy because it takes more work to grow them! Buying the fruits and vegetables that are in season will not only save money, but is healthier too because they are usually fresher and more naturally grown!
Use Coupons- Don't be afraid to cut out coupons, or use coupon apps to help you save money! A lot of stores have apps where you can find specials, coupons and savings that can help you save a lot of money! All you have to do is plan your grocery list and find the coupons that you can use!
I hope these Money Saving Tips can will help you save money on your next shopping trip! Learning where to save money in the grocery store will make it even easier to have a healthy diet and lifestyle!
I hope this post is helpful to you! You can read Part 1 of this series to learn how to build a healthier grocery cart!
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