GROCERY SHOPPING IS AN ART

Groceries. Some do it once a week and therefore know exactly what they will eat every day, others buy random things and see what they will make in the coming days, and yet others go to the store every day after work to buy something for that same evening. When I first moved out on my own, now already seven years ago, I immediately went to the store to fill my entire fridge with the tastiest things that my mother would never buy so quickly at home. The result was that I had to throw away more than half at the end of the week because I couldn't eat it all by myself. I will give you tips and tricks on how to do the best healthy grocery shopping and save some money here and there without having to throw away too much. Here they come:

• Never go to the store on an empty stomach. With a rumbling stomach, you throw everything into your cart that you come across. On the way home, you might already open that pack of cereal or break off a piece of chocolate. Well, you might regret that or you actually won't be hungry for dinner anymore. Both a shame.
• Make a shopping list before you go into the store. This makes things a lot clearer. You can both not forget anything and you won't just pick random things that you might not end up using.
• First, browse through the bonus newspaper; you can really get great discounts on your total amount if you take many products on sale. Just pay attention to the expiration date.
• Don't just look at eye level. Usually, the products that the supermarket wants you to buy and where they make the most profit are placed there. Sometimes kneel down; you will also come across many tasty and special brands there. Often, it's even cheaper.
• I wouldn't let myself be overly influenced by a “healthy choice” sticker. Look, if you're in a health store, you hardly need to pay attention to that, but in the “regular” supermarket, I often disagree with that label. Just check the back for the ingredients and if you come across a few names that you can't even pronounce, you can assume that it's not necessarily healthy. Usually, you already know whether you're making the right choice, I think.
• If you want to buy milk or yogurt, take the back pack from the row. They usually have a longer expiration date.
• I am a proponent of fresh products. Packaged and canned goods don't come into my shopping cart quickly. Only chickpeas and lentils I find fine from a can. Cheap and it saves a lot of time in preparation.