| With the cost of food rising, it's hard not to notice | | | | in-season, local produce as much as possible. Shipping |
| that some of the healthier choices we can make with | | | | food in from another continent significantly adds to |
| food, cost more than their unhealthy counterparts. | | | | your costs. |
| Organic foods cost more than inorganic. Lean meats | | | | Add more beans and whole grains to your diet. Think |
| cost more than cheaper cuts. Whole grains cost | | | | about the proportions of food you eat and calculate |
| more than highly processed white flour products, | | | | your cost per meal of some of your favorite meals. |
| white rice, and other refined grains. Fresh vegetables | | | | Meals where meat or other pricey foods are the |
| and fruits have gotten very expensive. Butter is | | | | main ingredient will of course cost more than meals |
| more expensive than margarine, and never mind the | | | | where they are used more like a condiment. |
| trans-fat-and-saturated-fat-free-healthy-alternative! | | | | Check your fresh foods at least once a week and |
| Here are a few quick tips to help you reduce your | | | | your pantry foods at least once a month and use up |
| costs while still eating healthy food. | | | | the oldest food before it spoils. Quite a significant |
| Look for food co-operatives, bulk food stores, ethnic | | | | portion of our food spoils without our ever eating it. |
| grocery stores, and farmer's markets or open | | | | Keeping on top of the food you have and storing it |
| markets in your area. Often their prices for | | | | properly can save you as much as 30% on your |
| vegetables, fruits, whole grains and cheeses are | | | | budget. |
| much less expensive than at supermarkets. Be | | | | Whether you are an apartment dweller or own your |
| careful though, if you find a place that requires | | | | own home, you can probably grow some of your |
| membership -- include the cost of that membership in | | | | own food during at least part of the year, even if it |
| your total food costs before you compare. | | | | is only herbs on the windowsill. Give it a try and |
| Purchase fewer prepared foods. This goes for meals, | | | | enjoy. Gardening is fun! |
| snacks, everything. Learn to make for yourself. Buy | | | | |