Experts are constantly touting fresh fruits and vegetables as dietary staples. That's great, except for the fact that fresh fruits and veggies are expensive! Studies show that canned greens are just as healthy and cheaper!
How to Save Money Buying Canned Food:
Take advantage of sales. Green beans are packed with vitamins, and they are great canned. So when a store runs a sale or a special promotion, stock up on these! Buy as many as the supermarket will allow. And if there is a "per person" limit, bring the entire family and grab as many as possible! They will last forever. Same is true for carrots and baked beans. Canned cranberries and pumpkin are perfect for fall recipes. Famous chefs like Sandra Lee integrate a lot of canned fruits and vegetables into their concoctions, and they turn out as good as those made from scratch.
Search the Internet for Coupons on Canned Goods:
Peruse the Sunday paper of course, but to get the best selection, do a quick Google or Bing search before leaving for the grocery store. Then compare those coupons with the grocery store sales flyer that can be easily downloaded from a supermarket web site. Combine coupons with sales, and those canned goods will cost mere pennies!
Peruse Warehouse Clubs, as well as Discount and Drug Stores:
Walgreens and Walmart often have great prices on canned goods. Don't just assume the grocery store is the best place to pick up everything. And of course the best location for canned goods on the cheap has to be warehouse clubs. Sam's and Costco are known for their super prices on everything in a can. But don't be afraid to buy there because of a lack of space. Smart shoppers always make room in creative places, including under beds, in unused closets, even sock drawers make a great alternative in a pinch!
Buy Generic and Store Brands to Save Money:
Stores often put their own brands on sale first. And honestly, one probably couldn't tell the difference between a name brand and a generic. Even picky family members will probably reconsider in the interest of saving money. And really, do canned tomatoes taste any different than fresh ones in a recipe? Maybe a little, but in the middle of winter, fresh tomatoes cost a bundle, and even the most discerning chef would probably give a little in the interest of cost saving.
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