Getting More Bang for Your Nutritional Buck

A dollar certainly does not go as far as it used to before. Nowhere is this more apparent than at the grocery store. Trying to plan healthy and nutritious meals while on a mission to lose weight may seem like an impossible task but following these specific weight loss tips will be friendly to your budget and figure.
1. Pick up a Sunday paper and start clipping coupons: Many manufacturers spend a lot of money printing and distributing coupons in the Sunday paper. By taking a few moments each week to cut out the savings, you can save hundreds of dollars each year. Also, as an incentive to shop at their store, most super markets will double the value of a coupon up to a dollar. Also, search the store weekly flyer for additional values: With competition being tight, stores are aggressively competing against each other to maximize business. This being said, many stores offer a two for one special on many everyday staples such as cereal and meat products.
2. Plan meals in advance: A little forethought can save time and money when sharing key ingredients. For example if chicken is on sale at a great price, it is a very versatile ingredient that is adaptable to many dishes. If you don’t feel like chicken more than once in a week, freeze it for later use.
3. Buy in bulk: Membership clubs are a great way to cut on the cost of food. This is a great place to stock up on canned goods and nonperishable ingredients like grains, and rice. Beware of the candy isle though if you are trying to lose weight!
4. Grow your own produce or visit a local farmers’ market: Growing your own produce is a great hobby as well as a great way to save money. Growing your own produce also assures you that no harmful pesticides were used. If you don’t have time to explore your green thumb, visit your farmers market for great values. Once you taste fruits and vegetables from a local market you will never buy produce from the store again.
5. Go to the store on a full stomach: Going to the store on a full stomach will reduce the chances of filling your cart up with junk food.