{"id":4160,"date":"2019-01-11T20:30:21","date_gmt":"2019-01-12T04:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/?p=4160"},"modified":"2019-01-11T11:21:23","modified_gmt":"2019-01-11T19:21:23","slug":"grocery-shopping-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/grocery-shopping-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Grocery Shopping Tips &#8211; Get the Best Bang for Your Buck"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/grocery-shopping-tips\/#Making_a_Healthy_Grocery_Shopping_List\" title=\"Making a Healthy Grocery Shopping List\">Making a Healthy Grocery Shopping List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/grocery-shopping-tips\/#Buy_in_Bulk\" title=\"Buy in Bulk\">Buy in Bulk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/grocery-shopping-tips\/#Case_Lot_Sales\" title=\"Case Lot Sales\">Case Lot Sales<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/grocery-shopping-tips\/#Flyer_Sales\" title=\"Flyer Sales\">Flyer Sales<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/grocery-shopping-tips\/#Coupons\" title=\"Coupons\">Coupons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/grocery-shopping-tips\/#Buy_What_Only_What_You_Need\" title=\"Buy What Only What You Need\">Buy What Only What You Need<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/grocery-shopping-tips\/#Check_Prices_of_Several_Stores\" title=\"Check Prices of Several Stores\">Check Prices of Several Stores<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/grocery-shopping-tips\/#Economy_Stores\" title=\"Economy Stores\">Economy Stores<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/grocery-shopping-tips\/#Avoid_Middle_of_the_Store\" title=\"Avoid Middle of the Store\">Avoid Middle of the Store<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/grocery-shopping-tips\/#Only_Buy_on_Sale\" title=\"Only Buy on Sale\">Only Buy on Sale<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/grocery-shopping-tips\/#Stick_to_Your_Budget\" title=\"Stick to Your Budget\">Stick to Your Budget<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/grocery-shopping-tips\/#Reduce_other_Spending\" title=\"Reduce other Spending\">Reduce other Spending<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/grocery-shopping-tips\/#Make_Healthy_Food_a_Priority\" title=\"Make Healthy Food a Priority\">Make Healthy Food a Priority<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/grocery-shopping-tips\/#Dont_Shop_with_Distractions\" title=\"Don\u2019t Shop with Distractions\">Don\u2019t Shop with Distractions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/grocery-shopping-tips\/#Plan_Meals\" title=\"Plan Meals\">Plan Meals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/grocery-shopping-tips\/#Generic_Foods\" title=\"Generic Foods\">Generic Foods<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>We spend a lot of our time going grocery shopping. This can often be a <strong>confusing experience<\/strong> for individuals because there are <strong>so many options<\/strong> for every item on your list. We only have so much money that we have to spend on groceries. This guide will help you <strong>shop efficiently<\/strong> so you have <strong>more money in your pocket<\/strong> and more of what you love in your fridge.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4174\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-Do-You-Go-Grocery-Shopping.jpg\" alt=\"How Do You Go Grocery Shopping\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-Do-You-Go-Grocery-Shopping.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-Do-You-Go-Grocery-Shopping-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-Do-You-Go-Grocery-Shopping-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-Do-You-Go-Grocery-Shopping-192x96.jpg 192w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-Do-You-Go-Grocery-Shopping-384x192.jpg 384w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-Do-You-Go-Grocery-Shopping-561x281.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-Do-You-Go-Grocery-Shopping-364x182.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-Do-You-Go-Grocery-Shopping-758x379.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-Do-You-Go-Grocery-Shopping-608x304.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/How-Do-You-Go-Grocery-Shopping-313x157.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>How Do You Go Grocery Shopping?<\/h3>\n<p>Before you go grocery shopping you should <strong>have a proper grocery list.<\/strong>\u00a0A grocery list will help you plan out and<strong> organize what you need<\/strong> to buy. By <strong>sticking to your grocery list<\/strong> you will <strong>reduce the chances of impulse buying.<\/strong> Whenever you impulse buy, you tend to spend more than you want and you <strong>may be buying things that you don't actually need.\u00a0<\/strong>This\u00a0just makes your grocery bill a lot higher than it should be. If you want to stay healthy, it's important to have a proper grocery list.<\/p>\n<p>You can easily <strong>break up the list<\/strong> into different sections of the store such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Meat<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetables<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fruit<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bread<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dairy<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cleaning products<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Household goods<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Simply <strong>tailor the list<\/strong> to what you need and then use that when going shopping. There are many <strong>smartphone apps<\/strong> that you can use to create a list and check it off as you go. Otherwise, you can never go wrong with an old-fashioned <strong>pen and paper<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>Before you go to the grocery store, you should always <strong>eat a good meal.<\/strong>\u00a0The reason for this is that it <strong>reduces the temptation<\/strong> that you might have to load up on junk food. If you're very hungry when you shop you may be <strong>more likely<\/strong> to pick up sugary drinks, chips, cake, cookies, and other unhealthy foods.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4176\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Making-a-Healthy-Grocery-Shopping-List.jpg\" alt=\"Making a Healthy Grocery Shopping List\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Making-a-Healthy-Grocery-Shopping-List.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Making-a-Healthy-Grocery-Shopping-List-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Making-a-Healthy-Grocery-Shopping-List-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Making-a-Healthy-Grocery-Shopping-List-192x96.jpg 192w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Making-a-Healthy-Grocery-Shopping-List-384x192.jpg 384w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Making-a-Healthy-Grocery-Shopping-List-561x281.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Making-a-Healthy-Grocery-Shopping-List-364x182.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Making-a-Healthy-Grocery-Shopping-List-758x379.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Making-a-Healthy-Grocery-Shopping-List-608x304.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Making-a-Healthy-Grocery-Shopping-List-313x157.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Making_a_Healthy_Grocery_Shopping_List\"><\/span>Making a Healthy Grocery Shopping List<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you're health conscious, it's important that you <strong>make a healthy grocery shopping list.<\/strong> This means that you're going to write down all of the healthy food choices that you want to buy while you're at the store. Make sure <strong>you actually want them<\/strong> though! Don't stock up on products that will <a href=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/food-waste-how-you-can-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eventually hit the trash.<\/a> When it comes to healthy food you're most likely going to be buying whole foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grain foods, etc. Most stores have <strong>organic options<\/strong>, if you'd like to try those as well.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have created your list, you should <strong>stick to it<\/strong> when you get to the grocery store to ensure that you're only going to buy healthy food. Resist the temptation that you have to buy pre-made meals, boxed food, and food with a lot of ingredients. Whenever you find something in a package, make sure you<strong> read the ingredient list.<\/strong> Look for foods with a limited amount of added ingredients and <strong>avoid artificial colors or flavors.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4177 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Frugal-Tips-to-Save-You-Money.jpg\" alt=\"Frugal Tips to Save You Money\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Frugal-Tips-to-Save-You-Money.jpg 900w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Frugal-Tips-to-Save-You-Money-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Frugal-Tips-to-Save-You-Money-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Frugal-Tips-to-Save-You-Money-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Frugal-Tips-to-Save-You-Money-561x374.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Frugal-Tips-to-Save-You-Money-364x243.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Frugal-Tips-to-Save-You-Money-758x505.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Frugal-Tips-to-Save-You-Money-608x405.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Frugal-Tips-to-Save-You-Money-313x209.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>15 Frugal Tips to Save You Money<\/h3>\n<p>We all want to save money so you have more money for groceries. Here are <strong>15 frugal tips<\/strong> that you can use to <strong>keep more money in your pocket!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buy_in_Bulk\"><\/span>Buy in Bulk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One way to save money is to <strong>buy your food in bulk.<\/strong> You can usually get more for your money when you buy bulk foods. This also allows you to have <strong>more on hand<\/strong> of one particular item. Make sure you buy items that are not going to spoil right away. If you can <strong>freeze the item<\/strong> then it is possible to buy items in bulk such as meats, fish, or other items that can be frozen.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Lot_Sales\"><\/span>Case Lot Sales<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Grocery stores will often have what are called case lot sales. For example, you may be able to get twelve cans of chicken for a <strong>lower price<\/strong> than you would pay buying them individually. This can be a <strong>great way to save money<\/strong> because you're getting more for your dollar. It's an excellent way to get healthy canned foods which you can <strong>store for a longer time.<\/strong> Case Lot sales are often a great way to get household items you need on a daily basis such as napkins, toilet paper, paper towel, and so on in addition to regular foods that you eat on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flyer_Sales\"><\/span>Flyer Sales<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should take advantage of flyer sales. Whenever the <strong>weekly flyers<\/strong> come out, make note of the items that are on sale and then you can stock up on things that you need. Some stores even send out<strong> emails or updates on an app<\/strong>, if you prefer to stay paperless.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4179\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coupons.jpg\" alt=\"Clipping Coupons\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coupons.jpg 900w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coupons-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coupons-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coupons-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coupons-561x374.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coupons-364x243.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coupons-758x505.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coupons-608x405.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Coupons-313x209.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coupons\"><\/span>Coupons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can send away for coupons from companies, clip them from magazines, newspapers, and even order them online. Coupons can help bring you <strong>significant savings<\/strong> on your grocery bill.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buy_What_Only_What_You_Need\"><\/span>Buy What Only What You Need<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you go grocery shopping, only buy what you need. You don't want to be buying things that you don't actually need or going to use. This usually ends up being a <strong>waste of money.<\/strong> If it's not on your list, it's not going in the cart. Repeat as needed and <strong>walk away<\/strong> from the impulse buy bins!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_Prices_of_Several_Stores\"><\/span>Check Prices of Several Stores<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whenever you buy grocery items, you should <strong>check several stores<\/strong> for the best price. You can often save a <strong>significant amount of money<\/strong> on your grocery bill if you shop for different items at different stores. For example, one store might have the coffee you want on sale or is just cheaper than another store. This is a simple way to put more money back into your pocket.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economy_Stores\"><\/span>Economy Stores<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another way to save money on some simple food items is to go to your local economy shop. Many of these economy shops or <strong>dollar stores<\/strong> will stock daily items that you use each day and can even have some healthy food choices such as canned fish or similar food items. Some are even s<strong>tarting to carry organic<\/strong> options.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Middle_of_the_Store\"><\/span>Avoid Middle of the Store<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most of the <strong>packaged food items<\/strong> are in the<strong> middle of the store.<\/strong> By walking around the outside this is where you'll find the healthy food items. This is where the dairy, meat, bulk food, fruit, vegetables, and other healthy foods are.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4180\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Shop-on-sale.jpg\" alt=\"Shop on sale\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Shop-on-sale.jpg 900w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Shop-on-sale-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Shop-on-sale-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Shop-on-sale-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Shop-on-sale-561x374.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Shop-on-sale-364x243.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Shop-on-sale-758x505.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Shop-on-sale-608x405.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Shop-on-sale-313x209.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Only_Buy_on_Sale\"><\/span>Only Buy on Sale<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unless you truly need an item, try to only <strong>buy it when it's on sale.<\/strong>\u00a0You will save a tremendous amount of money by just buying items when they go on sale. You will have to plan your shopping more, but the savings that you get are can be significant.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4181\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Reduce-other-spending.jpg\" alt=\"Reduce other spending\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Reduce-other-spending.jpg 900w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Reduce-other-spending-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Reduce-other-spending-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Reduce-other-spending-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Reduce-other-spending-561x375.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Reduce-other-spending-364x243.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Reduce-other-spending-758x506.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Reduce-other-spending-608x406.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Reduce-other-spending-313x209.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stick_to_Your_Budget\"><\/span>Stick to Your Budget<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you go shopping, stick to your budget. Instead of simply going up to the register and using your bank card, <strong>consider taking cash<\/strong> with you. <strong>Commit to only using the cash<\/strong> in your wallet to buy your food items. This means you'll have to <strong>keep track<\/strong> of the amount of money you can spend as you shop. This may help you get a feel for how much you're actually spending, since your card swiping might be going unnoticed. Worth a try!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduce_other_Spending\"><\/span>Reduce other Spending<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To have enough money for groceries, you may need to cut back on another spending. To do this, consider <strong>reducing how much you eat out.<\/strong> Skip an expensive cafe coffee for an at-home brew. Instead of going out to lunch for fast food, <strong>brown bag it<\/strong> with some of your awesome grocery store finds. Frugal choices may also help you stick to <strong>healthier habits.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4183\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-food-is-important.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy food is important\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-food-is-important.jpg 900w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-food-is-important-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-food-is-important-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-food-is-important-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-food-is-important-561x375.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-food-is-important-364x243.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-food-is-important-758x506.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-food-is-important-608x406.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-food-is-important-313x209.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Healthy_Food_a_Priority\"><\/span>Make Healthy Food a Priority<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your food bill should be a priority. Whenever you budget for your monthly bills, make sure that you <strong>put money aside for food<\/strong> before you spend it on anything else. Of course, we don't mean you should duck out on rent for the sake of groceries. Try to <strong>work enough in your budget<\/strong> so you're not down to instant noodles at the end of the month (unless you're into that; then ramen away!)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Shop_with_Distractions\"><\/span>Don\u2019t Shop with Distractions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you feel stressed shopping with your kids, try to go without them. It's very <strong>easy to give in<\/strong> to the temptation of your children because you want them to be happy. Try to leave the children at home and <strong>shop on your own.<\/strong> This might also help you feel less rushed, giving you enough time to shop for the best deals. <strong>However,<\/strong> if they're older,<strong> learning how to shop<\/strong> with you will set them up for a lifetime of healthy habits. Let them<strong> get involved from the start<\/strong> of the list all the way to setting a meal on the table. You'll <strong>enjoy great bonding time<\/strong> and teach them how to create healthy meals. Feed two birds with one scone!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_Meals\"><\/span>Plan Meals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Make sure you <strong>plan out our meals<\/strong> for the week. This can help you <strong>avoid getting<\/strong> something quick and on-the-go such as <strong>fast food.<\/strong> These sort of quick purchases add up very fast and you end up <strong>spending more than you want<\/strong> to spend. Having lunch sorted and dinner planned out will help you stay on track with eating at home.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Generic_Foods\"><\/span>Generic Foods<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many generic food brands that you can get in the store that are perfectly fine.<strong> Cut out the big name brand<\/strong> and <strong>get significant savings<\/strong> by buying generics instead of the brand-name foods.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4175\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Best-Supermarkets-for-Online-Shopping.jpg\" alt=\"Best Supermarkets for Online Shopping\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Best-Supermarkets-for-Online-Shopping.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Best-Supermarkets-for-Online-Shopping-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Best-Supermarkets-for-Online-Shopping-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Best-Supermarkets-for-Online-Shopping-192x96.jpg 192w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Best-Supermarkets-for-Online-Shopping-384x192.jpg 384w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Best-Supermarkets-for-Online-Shopping-561x281.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Best-Supermarkets-for-Online-Shopping-364x182.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Best-Supermarkets-for-Online-Shopping-758x379.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Best-Supermarkets-for-Online-Shopping-608x304.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Best-Supermarkets-for-Online-Shopping-313x157.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Best Supermarkets for Online Shopping<\/h3>\n<p>Here are some top sites for online grocery shopping<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Amazon Grocery<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fresh Direct<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Local Harvest<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Shop Food EX<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wal-Mart Online<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are just a few examples of the many online shopping markets where you can get your food at. You should <strong>compare online prices<\/strong> as well as the prices at your local grocery store to determine the best way to not only <strong>eat healthily but save money<\/strong> at the same time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4178\" src=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-superfoods-to-eat-everyday.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy superfoods to eat everyday\" width=\"900\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-superfoods-to-eat-everyday.jpg 900w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-superfoods-to-eat-everyday-300x147.jpg 300w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-superfoods-to-eat-everyday-768x375.jpg 768w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-superfoods-to-eat-everyday-561x274.jpg 561w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-superfoods-to-eat-everyday-364x178.jpg 364w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-superfoods-to-eat-everyday-758x371.jpg 758w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-superfoods-to-eat-everyday-608x297.jpg 608w, https:\/\/naturalwire.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Healthy-superfoods-to-eat-everyday-313x153.jpg 313w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>What Foods Should You Eat Every Day?<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to stay healthy, there are several foods that you should be <strong>eating each day.<\/strong> You should be getting plenty of well-known <strong>superfoods<\/strong> such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dark, leafy greens (kale, spinach, romaine)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Avocado<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Berries<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Whole grains<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Beans (black, pinto, kidney; not the canned baked or refried ones)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Oatmeal<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fish, chicken, tofu<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nuts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Eggs<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Greek yogurt<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stay away from heavily processed food as those tend to be nutritionally lacking.<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully these tips help you with your grocery shopping as well as help you <strong>save money<\/strong> on your grocery bill. You can still <strong>save money and eat healthy<\/strong> at the same time if you <strong>budget yourself<\/strong> and work sales to advantage.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have any money saving shopping tips to share? Let us know how you stay healthy at the store down below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We spend a lot of our time going grocery shopping. This can often be a confusing experience for individuals because there are so many options for every item on your list. We only have so much money that we have to spend on groceries. 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