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Smart Shopping
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Always use a shopping list. Planning your menus in advance will make it easy to
create the list.
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Try to shop when you are not hungry. This will help you avoid unplanned purchases.
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Compare national brand's sale price with store brands. Both are often on sale at the
same time.
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Compare the cost of convenience foods with the same foods made from scratch.
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Oftentimes, convenience foods cost more than similar foods prepared at home.
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Take the time to compare fresh, frozen, and canned foods to see which is cheapest.
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Buy foods you like when they are on sale and in season.
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Buy products when they are on sale for later use.
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Stock your kitchen with time savers that are packed with nutrients! Look for
fat-free or low-fat and low-sodium items and get foods that you can make and serve in a hurry
such as:
Canned or frozen fruit
Canned or frozen vegetables and beans
Canned or frozen meat, poultry, and fish
Canned soups or stews
Whole-grain bread or crackers
Enriched or whole grain pasta
Enriched or brown rice
Cheese
Yogurt
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