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Ten Tips for Buying Food

Cook enough for only one meal if family members won’t eat leftovers.
Use coupons or buy foods on sale only if your family will eat the food.
Learn how to garden. Food is fresher and the exercise is an additional benefit.
Know your grocery stores. Know when the sales start, when items are marked down and when coupons double.
Cook once a week; freeze and package meals for easy ‘heat and eat’ dinners.
Shop your nearest farmer’s market. Produce will cost less and will be fresher.
Look for manager’s specials early in the morning and late in the day.
Buy frequently used items in bulk. Separate, repackage and store.
Beware of advertising that pushes more instead of better. Quality is more important than quantity.
Buy foods with more nutrients. A good price plus valuable nutrients is a winning combination.