Finding new ways to save couldn’t be more on the agenda. The good news is that there is Simple and useful tricks to cut costs at the supermarket without sacrificing quality. Gradually learn to save from cents to hundreds before, during and after shopping.
Before you go shopping
1. Select purchase weekly. Monthly shopping may be more practical, but it tends to create food waste. Shopping weekly is a good guideline to help you better control your spending by only buying what you need.
2. Plan your meals for the week. Saving requires organization, and shopping is no exception. Creating a weekly menu with economical, varied and, of course, delicious dishes is a good strategy to avoid the temptation to buy unnecessary products.
3. Check what you have in your refrigerator, freezer and pantry. It seems obvious, but it’s an important step to avoid buying anything you already have at home, saving money on your weekly shopping, and avoiding food waste.
4. Make a shopping list. Once you’ve planned your weekly menu and checked what you have at home, creating a shopping list with the ingredients you need will allow you to focus on what’s important without giving in to impulses. And the wallet, after all, thank you.
At the time of buying
1. Give preference to seasonal fruits and vegetables. In addition to being fresher, they tend to have attractive prices. The same thing happens with some local products.
What about legumes? It is sometimes forgotten that they are one of the most economical groups on the food wheel. Replacing meat and fish with legumes (beans, lentils, cereals, peas) in some meals will help reduce weekly expenses and diversify your family’s diet.
2. Choose private brands. Private label Pingo Doce offers a wide range of products to suit every taste and age, allowing you to make ends meet without compromising on taste and quality.
3. Keep an eye on promotions. Synonymous with savings if you only take advantage of discounts that suit your needs. If you buy perishable foods in large quantities, check expiration dates and make sure they can be frozen to avoid waste.
4. Pay attention to ready-to-eat foods. Foods that have already been peeled, cut or prepared are without a doubt more practical. But they can also be more expensive. When economy is the watchword, you have to choose the most economical alternative. When it comes to frozen foods, if the price is right, know that they are also a good option from a nutritional standpoint.
5. Take your bags. To save some money, it is better to take your shopping bags with you from home. In addition to being wallet-friendly, this solution is also environmentally friendly.
6. Go to the supermarket with a “full stomach”. Shopping hungry is halfway to making impulse purchases and filling your basket with additional items that may be much more expensive and less nutritionally balanced.
7. Don’t go shopping in a hurry. Take your time to compare prices and make the best choice.
Everything’s under control. Using a calculator to calculate the items you add to your cart helps you stay within your budget.
After shopping
1. Products with a shorter shelf life. When taking groceries out of bags and arranging them in the refrigerator and pantry, the rule is to place items with shorter expiration dates at the top of the list. This tip reduces waste and therefore costs.
2. Expensive leftovers. Giving utensils a second life by using leftovers from previous meals is also saying “no” to throwing away and “yes” to saving.
Get inspired by the recipes in the new issue of Sabe Bem magazine (issue no. 76), on sale in Pingo Doce stores and online at Mercadão from November 3rd.
Getting something Cod with bread crust (Sabe Bem 76, p. 18)
Getting something Pumpkin and sweet potato cream with broccoli (Sabe Bem 76, p. 14)
Getting something Lentils with pumpkin and spinach (Sabe Bem 76, p. 20)
Getting something Cheese toast cottage with persimmon (Sabe Bem 76, p. 17)
This is a practical and healthy meal (it follows the principles of the Mediterranean diet) and costs up to 3 euros per person. To eat well without spending a lot of money, don’t miss the new issue of the magazine.
Das lentils with pumpkin and spinach To toast with cheese cottage with persimmonfrom cod with bread crust To Pumpkin and sweet potato cream with broccolithese recipes promise to save money and surprise the whole family.
Save even more? Only in Pingo Dosa
There are a few more secrets to increasing your savings every day, and we will share them with you:
• Download the O Meu Pingo Doce app from the Apple Store or Google Play and start saving now. Manage your purchases quickly and easily, stay up to date with promotions and join Pingo Doce Clubs to find out about all the discounts and exclusive content Pingo Doce has for you.
• When you purchase Sabe Bem magazine, use the app and get exclusive discounts for Sabe Bem magazine readers that you can’t miss.
• Don’t miss our weekly newsletter to see what’s in the spotlight and plan your shopping list based on promotions.
Source: CM Jornal
I’m Dave Martin, and I’m an experienced journalist working in the news industry. As a part of my work, I write for 24 News Reporters, covering mostly sports-related topics. With more than 5 years of experience as a journalist, I have written numerous articles on various topics to provide accurate information to readers.