grocery shopping made cheaper.
In our society, ‘healthy’ is synonymous with expensive. Buying fresh, organic foods certainly comes at a higher cost than more commonly found, shelf stable items. However, being resourceful about WHERE you shop and for WHAT, can make a tremendous difference. Over the course of my many years of grocery shopping, I’ve developed quite the strategy. The strategy involves purchasing certain items at certain stores in order to acquire the best price. Health-sustaining shopping, made more affordable – what’s better than that?
Now, this list is not exhaustive. I’m sure as I continue on my journey, I’ll encounter smarter ways to save. However, I’m hoping this brings you a greater sense of relief as you shop, knowing you’re saving a few extra dollars along the way. When I grocery shop for the week, I generally find myself at Shoprite or my local natural market. Produce is 80% of my cart and I find Shoprite is the best in terms of affordability at this time. On occasion, I’ll take the trip to Whole Foods (Heaven on Earth) and relish in all the aisles and their beauty. But at the end of the day, the most cost effective route is always the route for me. The list below encompasses additional pantry staples that I will STOCK up on when I encounter them at incredible prices, as I have at these specified locations. That said, I hope this brings you benefit as it has for me.
Trader Joe’s
Nut butters
Sprayable oils
Pourable oils
Chocolate chips
Dressings (TJ brands are of my favorites)
Raw nuts
Hummus
Kombucha
Dips/sauces - go to place to find sauces/dips to make a once boring meal exciting
TJMaxx/Marshalls/Homegoods*
Nut butters
Sprayable oils
Pourable oils
Protein powders
Chia seeds
Cacao powder
Cacao nibs
Maple syrup/raw honey
Certain supplements/vitamins (ashwagandha, spirulina, turmeric, etc.)
Walmart (specifically Supercenters)
Dressings (i.e. Sir Kensingtons, Primal Kitchen Foods, Tessemae’s, etc.)
Nut butters
Baking items
Ocean State Job Lot
Bob’s Red Mill products
Nut butters
Reminder, every location is different and may vary. However, hopefully this allows you more access to grocery items you enjoy, without having to break the bank. More to come - happy shopping!
Be well,
Emily
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