Tips to Help You Stretch Your Food Dollar

Eat Well Live Well

- Abigail McAlister

Stretching your food dollar and spending less on groceries is popular among all crowds today, whether your monthly income is substantially less or you’re just looking to shop smarter. We often associate budget meals with unhealthy foods, but there are several ways to still eat a balanced, budget-friendly diet. Below are some tips that can help you stretch your food dollar further each month.

Assess food waste. A good way to start stretching your food dollar is to assess the amount of food waste that is typical for your household. Food thrown away is money thrown away. Are there certain foods that can be bought in smaller quantities? Are you known for cooking large batches of food but can’t finish leftovers before they go bad? Determine the major culprits for food waste in your household, then brainstorm ways to reduce waste. Decreasing food waste can save quite a few extra dollars.