If the rising cost of living is putting pressure on your hip pocket, there are some tasty tips and recipes you can follow to help you make healthy family meals on a budget.
Tips:
Food and groceries are a big part of the family budget. Follow these tips to help you reduce your food waste and costs:
Use it up: Check what's in your pantry, fridge and freezer and find recipes that include the ingredients you already have.
Buy seasonal produce: Fruit and vegetables are cheaper and taste better when they are in season.
Waste not, want not: Use leftover vegetables in soups or stir fries. Add soft fruit to smoothies or desserts.
Have a food budget: Stick to it when you are shopping.
Plan meals for the week: Make a shopping list that corresponds to your meal plan.
Buy imperfect produce: It's cheaper.
Shop by unit price: Check the price per kilogram or litre.