15 Ways to Save Money on Healthy Groceries
1. Look for sales.
Check flyers. Download the APP Flipp for digital flyers and coupons.
2. Make a list and stick to it.
Make a menu plan and buy only what you need.
3. Use coupons.
Check coupon expiry dates. Coupons only save money if you will eat or use the food.
4. Bring a calculator... or use the one on your phone.
Add up the grocery bill as you shop, to help stay on budget.
5. Shop at grocery stores or supermarkets.
Convenience stores are usually more expensive and have less variety.
6. Get to know food prices.
Write down the regular prices of foods you buy often, to help figure out which stores have
the best prices.
7. Don’t shop hungry.
Shopping on an empty stomach, makes everything suddenly look delicious. You may be
tempted to buy unhealthy or pre-prepared foods or items that are not on your list.
8. Understand the supermarket layout.
Shop the perimeter (outside aisles) where you will find fresh vegetables, fruits, fish, lean
meats, eggs and milk products. Only go to the inside aisles for nutritious staples such as
grains, beans, nuts, seeds, peanut butter, etc. Avoid aisles with pop, candy and chips.
9.Buy in season.
Vegetables and fruits are less expensive when they are in season. You will also avoid waste
if you by fresh fruit at different stages of ripeness, some that are ripe and ready to eat and
some that will be ripe in a few days.
10. Buy frozen vegetables and fruits.
When fresh is out of season or too expensive, buy frozen. They are just as nutritious.
If using canned, rinse them under cold water to wash away some of the excess sodium.
11. Look high and look low.
The most expensive items are usually put on the shelves at eye level.
12. Check expiry dates.
Make sure you have enough time to eat the products you are buying.
13. Check the “reduced” section.
Reduced vegetables are good for soups and stews. Ripe bananas are perfect for muffins or
banana bread. Day old bread can be used to make toast, grilled sandwiches, breakfast
bakes or croutons.
14. Choose no-name brands.
Store brands or no-name brands are nutritious and less expensive.
15. Grow your own.
If you can, grow your own vegetables, fruits and herbs in the summer.