Money Saving and Healthy Grocery Buying Tips

Eating healthy doesn't have to break your food budget. The main ingredient in a food budget is knowledge. Read your weekly newspaper ads, to get the best deals on food products. Clip coupons from magazines, newspapers and online sites, that match the items you have chosen for your weekly menus. Avoid buying items that are advertise as a good deal, unless it's something you are going to eat. Having "good buys" sitting in your pantry will not save on your food budget.

Frozen produce is just as nutritious as fresh. The big bonus in using frozen produce is the convenience of always being able to have it on hand, no matter the season. While it may cost a little more, you have no worry about spoilage happening before you can use your food items and loosing the you spent on buying it.

Canned meats or fish are always good to have on hand for quick meals or unexpected company. Can Tuna, Salmon or Sardines offer the same omega-3 fats as fresh seafood. Add some pasta and a mixed green salad for an easy healthy meal.