How do I reduce my food bills?

1. Buy non-perishable items in bulk, or when they are discounted, from cheap supermarkets.
2. Try supermarket own brands. These can be just as good as well-known labels and are cheaper.
3. Check the price of organic produce in local health food shops or farm shops. You may find they are cheaper than supermarkets, especially if you can locate a co-operative.
4. Try teaming up with neighbours or friends if bulk buying is cheaper.
5. Eat more vegetarian food. When you do eat meat, you will then be able to afford better quality, free-range or organic meat.
6. Reduce waste by planning menus in advance.
7. Packaged food is more expensive and than home-cooked. If time is short, cook double quantities and freeze some for another day.
8. Go shopping with a budget and a list that you intend sticking to.

Tips for healthy eating
Don’t skip breakfast! It kickstarts your day, and will help you not to snack before lunch! A bowl of wholegrain cereal and a glass of fruit juice is a good beginning.

Eat the right amount for your lifestyle. If you are very active, you need to eat more than a sedentary person.

Vary your diet. Try to avoid sweet and fatty snacks becoming a habit. That’s all they are – your body doesn’t need them.

Each meal should contain some starchy food, such as potatoes, bread, rice or other cereals, or pasta. These are a major source of energy, fibre, vitamins and minerals. Wholegrain varieties are best because they contain more fibre and satisfy hunger for longer..

Eat at least five portions of fruit or vegetables a day. A glass of fruit juice counts as one portion; so does a medium sized apple or pear. Other portions might include a slice of melon, a side salad or a small bunch of grapes. A portion of vegetables such as peas or beans is around three heaped tablespoonfuls.

Eat fish once or twice a week, for protein and valuable minerals and vitamins. Make one of these portions oily fish (salmon, mackerel, trout, fresh tuna, sardines) and one portion white fish (haddock, cod, plaice, tinned tuna, hake, skate).

Eat less saturated fat and sugar. Look at the information on food labels. Over 5g or saturated fat per 100g is high. So is 10g or more of sugar per 100g.

Reduce your salt intake. Aim for no more than 6g per day. Foods low in salt will contain 0.25g per 100g, or less.

Drink 6-8 glasses of water each day.

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