ways 21 - 30 on stretching your fruit and vegetable budget:
21. (not super applicable to all - sorry) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) can be used to purchase vegetables
22. When trying new fruits and vegetables, buy in small amounts. Taste test before you change your list. (oh man, I struggle with that one).
23. Keep it simple. Buy dried beans, peas and lentils in their raw or uncooked form instead of the processed and packaged versions which cost more. (and here's how to cook them)
24. Avoid buying single servings. Small packages are often more expensive than buying in larger amounts. Freeze!
25. Shop at discount grocery stores. (BUY LOW!)
26. Shop at large grocery stores instead of small convenience stores when possible as their prices and variety differ greatly: cheaper and more.
27. To make many fresh fruits and vegetables last longer, store them in refrigerator or freezer soon after getting home.
28. Clearly label foods in the freezer and refrigerator with contents and date to stay with in a safe time frame.
29. Get creative! Make salsa from tomatoes and smoothies from your fruits. Find recipes at more matters.
30. Buy frozen fruits and vegetables in large bags to stretch your budget (ie green beans and blueberries). Avoid those with added sugar, salt or sauce.
22. When trying new fruits and vegetables, buy in small amounts. Taste test before you change your list. (oh man, I struggle with that one).
23. Keep it simple. Buy dried beans, peas and lentils in their raw or uncooked form instead of the processed and packaged versions which cost more. (and here's how to cook them)
24. Avoid buying single servings. Small packages are often more expensive than buying in larger amounts. Freeze!
25. Shop at discount grocery stores. (BUY LOW!)
26. Shop at large grocery stores instead of small convenience stores when possible as their prices and variety differ greatly: cheaper and more.
27. To make many fresh fruits and vegetables last longer, store them in refrigerator or freezer soon after getting home.
28. Clearly label foods in the freezer and refrigerator with contents and date to stay with in a safe time frame.
29. Get creative! Make salsa from tomatoes and smoothies from your fruits. Find recipes at more matters.
30. Buy frozen fruits and vegetables in large bags to stretch your budget (ie green beans and blueberries). Avoid those with added sugar, salt or sauce.
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