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30–40% of US food is wasted. The average household spends about $5,000 on groceries, therefore about $2,000 is wasted.
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You may avoid wasting food by batch prepping your weekday meals. Saving food saves money.
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Grocery stores appreciate you. Thus, loyalty programs and memberships offer discounts on things you currently buy. Join them!
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Store brands often contain the same nutrients as brand-name products. They save money at checkout.
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Diet holistically when budget is a priority. Do you eat enough protein, vegetables, and fruits daily? Even with conventionally-grown produce and meats, saying "yes" is better than not.
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Especially for out-of-season food, frozen fruits and vegetables are cheaper.
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Omega-3 helps clean arteries, control blood pressure, and reduce dementia risk.
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Meat and poultry provide cheap protein. However, rising global prices make them harder to justify in weekly supermarket orders.
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For new recipes, use the basics to save money.
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You may have leftovers despite meal planning. Keep those bits! The leftovers—vegetables, protein, etc.—can be used for another meal.