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.
- Have a meat-free meal at least once a week.
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