Shopping Strategies
Want to save some serious green on salads? It's a slam dunk with these ideas.
Pick bunches of deep green romaine lettuce and spinach for nutrient-rich salads. Wash your own instead of buying pricier pre-washed, bagged types. Check for seasonal sales on popular salad additions such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and onions.

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See a deal on frozen meals? They're solid bargains, so grab a bunch!
Frozen meals make dinner a snap and help control portion sizes. For good nutrition, look for options that include veggies and whole grains, or add your own nutritious sides at home. Watching your sodium intake? Our SimpleNutrition Sodium Smart tag steers you toward good options.
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Hate to waste the food you buy? A little planning helps you put everything to good use.
Use our weekly ad to plan your meals and snacks and make your shopping list. You'll get just what you need—and on sale, too! Look for our SimpleNutrition tags to get good buys on nutrition, as well.
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Does meat take a big bite out of your budget? You can trim costs!
Make affordable meals with meat. Stock up when your favorite cuts are on sale or look for good deals on "family-size" packs. Prep in recipe-ready portions and freeze to make weeknight meals a breeze. Some lean cuts cost less—look for a "loin" or "round" in the name.
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When you buy bananas, pick the right amount of ripeness to save cents.
Bananas are a year-round favorite and great for potassium, too. Buy some that are ready-to-eat and some that are green for later in the week. If bananas get too ripe, peal and freeze in a freezer bag or right in the peel. Defrost and mash later to make banana bread or muffins.