5 Grocery Shopping Resolutions for New Year

by Shivendra Saxena Foodie

On an average an individual spends 9 to 14% of monthly income on grocery shopping. This adds to a big deal of money spent every year. The spending on grocery is inevitable but you can save using smart ways. The biggest challenge while trying to save on grocery shopping is the quality of products. We can compromise with the quality of the jeans we wear but buying a cheap unhealthy product to save money is not a viable solution to this problem. Let me guide you through 5 proven ways to save money and to stay healthy with these smart grocery tips.

1. Eat before you buy

Never go shopping with an empty stomach. Hunger can influence your decision making skills and this leads to brainless shopping. Increased cravings for food will lead you to buy junk food and snacks; you might even grab a packet of chips to gratify your hunger. So, eat something before you go shopping.

2. Plan your Meals ahead and Buy Accordingly

Planning ahead and shopping the products accordingly has many benefits. Life is a set of complex decision making; from morning till night we keep deciding; which shirt to wear, what route to drive or complex word decisions. The advantages are:

· By planning the meals ahead and buying accordingly you can concentrate on more productive aspects.

· Save time as you will shop once in a week or more.

· Less or no products will be wasted as you will plan your shopping.

· Save money as you buy in bulk.

3. Shop smart and be a smart saver.

Grocery shopping has gone a long way off and has opened up new possibilities and ways to shop smartly. Check for household grocery deals in deal sites & forums. There are many such portals that provide household grocery deals and offers to help you save your money. Shop online to and use the current discounts and offers to save time and money.

4. Shop on Weekdays

Grocery stores and supermarkets are overcrowded on weekends as most people wait for the weekends for grocery shopping. Weekdays are more peaceful and you can shop and checkout in less time without facing any stressful situation.

5. Read Before you buy

Read the list of contents carefully before you buy a product. Food corporations use smart marketing gimmicks to make the products reach your kitchen. The general rule is lesser and simpler the list of ingredients, the better it is.

A new year is a great time to start building new habits. You can make your grocery shopping a piece of cake by following these simple tricks. So start practicing and lead a healthy and happy life.