Tips on Fruits and Vegetables for Budget Shopping

Tips on Fruits and Vegetables for Budget Shopping

Before You Go To The Grocery Store:

• Look for savings and coupons. Plan on buying those fruits and vegetables that are on sale
• Plan your weekly meals and healthy snacks
• Check your refrigerator for frozen fruits and vegetables that you can use in meals or smoothies

While You Are At The Grocery Store:

• Buy fresh fruits and vegetables in season, they tend to be less expensive.
• Buy whole fruits and vegetables. You pay more for the pre-packaged or pre-cut versions.
• Buy frozen and canned fruits and vegetables if fresh is too expensive. They last longer.
• Buy generic brands, they tend to cost less and the taste is very similar.
• Buy bulk when possible, they tend to be a better bargain.

At Home

• Use the fresh fruits and vegetables within a few days of purchase.
• Use the frozen and canned fruits and vegetables later in the week, since it keeps longer.
• Chop up some of the fruits and vegetables and put in a storage container for quick snacks.