So, you’re on a tight budget and can’t afford to buy everything you’d like to at the supermarket. How do you get what you need without sacrificing good nutrition? Are there tips to stretching your dollars that you need to be aware of? The answer is “Yes,” and we’re going to make buying good food on a budget easier for you.
First things first, you need to know what you’re working with. That’s why you need to budget for expenses. Once you know how much you have to spend on food, the rest is easier. You’ll be able to clip coupons and watch sales ads like a pro to capitalize on savings.
There will also be a number of tools that will help you with your journey to becoming a savvy shopper. There are pricing and comparison tools, supermarket, couponing, and grocery list apps that simplify the process. Best of all, you’re able to download most for free and access them using your smartphone.
Take advantage of all the tools available that help you make good, sound decisions about your diet. The INRFOOD app for iOS and Android takes the guesswork out of reading nutrition labels by giving you instant access to a large database of foods and their ingredients. You’ll be able to see how much nutrition you’re getting with every serving of food that you eat.
Best of all, the app is free and easy to use! Download it onto your phone and use it when you go to the supermarket. While pricing fruits, vegetables, and other food items, don’t make price your only consideration. Keep in mind what types of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients it contains.
Also note how much sugar, salt, and fiber there is in each serving. Use your knowledge and our app to select foods that are nutrient dense, low-calorie, and filling. Then research some recipes and experiment with different ways to prepare these foods. Before you know it, you’ll have a bigger budget for groceries and still be able to shop smart because of the skills you learned today.