by FirstGem
on Apr 1, 2020
We can all do with some savings as the times dictate, that we need to be more prudent.
With many more people at home and tight budgets, the need to be very creative in spending, yet providing a healthy and balanced diet are still a challenge.
Tips to save money and still eat wholesome food are as follows:
Plan one week ahead in preparing your menu for the upcoming week. Then, make a shopping list of what you need.
Only plan to purchase what you know you're going to use, so that you don't end up throwing away a lot of what you buy.
Stick to your shopping list. It's very easy to lose focus and make unintended, expensive purchases.
Cooking at home is much cheaper than eating out.
Make it a habit to cook at home, rather than eating out at the last minute.
Generally, you can feed an entire family of 4 for the same price as buying food at a restaurant for one or two people.
Cooking large meals can save you both time and money.
Leftovers can be used for lunches or in other recipes or frozen in single-portion sizes to be enjoyed later on.
If you shop when you are hungry, you are more likely to buy something on impulse. Hunger often makes us crave foods that aren't good for sour budgets.
Some foods are way cheaper when bought in bulk.
For example, tomatoes/pepper from the wholesale market is cheaper than the retail outlets.
Buying some foods in bulk quantities like Rice, Semo, Garri, Corn, etc.
They also keep for a long time, if you store them in airtight containers. This is also true for beans, lentils, some nuts and dried fruit.
Cut out some of the junk food from your diet.
You would be surprised to see how much you may be paying for soft drinks, cakes, meat pies, etc. Divert this type of expenditure to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Eating less meat may be a good way to save money and stay healthier.
Try having one or two days per week where you use other protein sources, such beans, vegetables, eggs or fish.
Local fruits and vegetables that are in season are generally cheaper. It is also usually at its peak in both nutrients and flavor.
If you buy more than you need, you can freeze the rest or incorporate it into next week's menu.
If you can, it is a great idea to grow your own produce.
Seeds are very cheap to buy. With some time and effort, you may be able to grow your own vegetables, corn, tomatoes, onions and many more delicious crops.
Having a continuous supply at home saves you money in the market /store.
There are new trends in Nigeria with online retailers that offer healthy foods.
By registering, you may get access to daily discounts and deals. What's more, the products are then delivered straight to your door.
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