Remember that cuts of meat high in bone, fat, or gristle are often expensive sources of lean meat, even if they are priced low. If an item at the meat or fresh produce counter is too large, ask an employee to repackage it. Read the content labels on packaged and canned foods. The item that is present in the largest amount is listed first, and the ones that follow are present in decreasing amounts. The amount of calories, protein, carbohydrate, fat, and sodium per serving may also be listed.
Check packages for freshness dates.
The federal government provides food stamps to help people with low incomes buy groceries. If you think you may be eligible, check with your local office. Prepare larger amounts of items you enjoy and refrigerate the leftovers to eat in a day or two. Try new recipes from newspapers, magazines, and television shows. Include a variety of colors, textures, and temperatures in your meals.