Look for bargains on day-old bread and bakery products. Add your own seasonings and sauces to rice and pasta. Buy cereals plain, without added sugar. Add your own sugar if you don t need to worry about weight. The instant types cost over twice as much per serving.
Larger containers are usually less expensive.
Grate cheese yourself. Packages of shredded cheese cost more than the same amount of cheese in wedges or blocks. Look for large bags of frozen vegetables. They may be bargains, and you can pour out the exact amount you need. Buying sale cuts can mean big savings for you.