How To Save Money On Fruit and Vegetables
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We all need fruit and vegetables to live a healthy life. They’re even more important when you’re on a weight loss journey.
Good quality fruit and veg can be pricey, but if follow these tips, you should be able to purchase the best quality produce without breaking the bank.
Shop In Season
Seasonal produce is simply more abundant. The law of supply and demand dictates that when there is more of something, the cheaper it will be. Take advantage of local markets and supermarkets to stock up on seasonal fruits and vegetables while they’re at their peak freshness and flavour. Seasonal Table has made it easy to know what's in season for Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer with their fruit and veggies guide.
Choose Frozen Or Canned
Frozen and canned fruits and vegetables are often more affordable than fresh varieties and can be just as nutritious. Look for options without added sugars or sauces because they can take away from the health benefits.
Buy The Ugly Fruit and Veg
Many supermarkets have started to offer "imperfect" fruit and veg, which can save you quite a bit of dosh. There’s no nutritional difference between this produce and their prettier counterparts, they just look uglier.
By purchasing imperfect produce, not only will you be saving money, but you’ll also be reducing waste. If you can’t find a supermarket in your area that offers imperfect produce, there are quite a few Aussie-based companies that sell them.
- Good & Fugly
- Farmer's Pick
- Funky Food
Grow Your Own
Gardening can be a therapeutic and rewarding hobby, plus, it will allow you to enjoy fresh produce at a fraction of the cost. Additionally, some fruits, vegetables and herbs will often taste better fresh from your backyard than those purchased from the supermarket.
Adding more fruit and veg into your diet doesn’t have to be more expensive. The notion of a healthy diet being more expensive is a myth. It's possible to eat well on a budget. So, get that out of your head. You just need to be a little more strategic and creative.
Also, if you're interested in saving money on meat, check out this blog.
