Great advices for low carb grocery shopping that won’t break the bank
Great advices from Patricia Steer for low carb grocery shopping:
- Rule #1: Figure out what you can afford to spend on food.
- Rule #2: Shop around when and where it’s practical to take advantage of special prices. Use store circulars from your local paper two ways: 1) plan menus based on that week’s specials, and 2) establish favorite markets based on which ones consistently offer the best prices. Compare prices, but don’t feel you have to chase the good ones all over town.
- Rule #3: Know your source(s). Get familiar with individual stores, and it’s easy to spot specials; you know the signage and where they hide the clearance stuff.
- Rule #4: Buy the highest quality, freshest foods you can afford, in season.
- Rule #5: Check out the quality of items at open box and damaged freight stores.
- Rule #6: Store only those items that have long shelf lives, are used regularly and can be used in more than one way.
- Rule #7: Build up a pantry of versatile staples, in amounts that let you restock things a few at a time.
- Rule #8:Choose at least one budget protein source every week, to save room for times when bargains are scarce.
- Rule #9: Learn which kitchen gadgets will really help save you money.
- Rule #10: Try not to serve more than one meal at a time. If you have to make one meal for you and one meal for the rest of the household, you’ll go broke fast. Good cookbooks will help you find low-carb meals that work for the whole family. Start with simple family-friendly recipes that take the carbs out, like meat loaf, chili, stews and pot roast.
