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How to Save Money by Changing Your Eating Habits
Being as realistic as possible is important when we want to save money
Like most people, I’ve been pretty resourceful regarding my eating habits lately. During the pandemic, I started having my groceries delivered and ordering food delivery from time to time. I had lots of reasons to order food from my favorite restaurants. I could still enjoy the food without worrying about my health.
But then I started looking at not only the cost of the food but the delivery costs as well. The other day, I was considering ordering dinner from a Poke restaurant. However, it was a restaurant I wasn’t familiar with so I looked online at a chain restaurant to see if they had a Poke bowl. They did! It was $26.00. Twenty-six dollars not including the tip. The Poke restaurant was half that price. In the end, I didn’t order from either of them.
All this got me thinking about how much I, as a single woman, pay for my food and the cost for people who are raising children. I know there are many complex factors that contribute to food inflation. These factors include extreme weather events, global supply chain issues, geopolitical instability, and high energy costs.
Everyone wants to save more money, right? Especially when it comes to food. You have probably tried every tactic but can’t seem to save more than a few bucks per week.
Traditional tactics, such as searching for low-cost gas or purchasing durable clothing, do not seem to provide sufficient results for us. Have you ever considered modifying your diet to save money?
Consider this: aside from your home and car, your diet is likely the most expensive item on your monthly budget.
Even if you save an additional 20–30% on your food expenditure each week, you will notice a significant difference in your savings account by the end of the year.
Here are the best methods to save money by modifying your diet.
Limiting Meat Consumption
Meat is the most expensive item on your grocery list. The truth is that limiting your meat consumption to one serving per day can save you a significant amount of money.
Switching to a vegetarian diet could save you thousands of dollars per year!
It may not be your first choice for saving money, but it’s evident that switching to vegetarian…
