10 Hacks to Save Money While Grocery Shopping

In this video, learn how you can save money when grocery shopping—and still eat nutritiously.

Written by Brittany Doohan | Reviewed by Alexandra Schwarz, MD

Updated on September 30, 2023

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Shopping at fancy health food stores and subscribing to pricey health trends (we’re lookin’ at you, kombucha) may put a dent in your wallet. But fulfilling the basic needs of a healthy diet — getting 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, eating fiberful whole grains, and minimizing your intake of unhealthy fats and sugars — is more about being savvy than wealthy.

Nourishing your body is not only a long-term investment for your health, but if you do it right, it may actually help you save money, too. Next time you’re at the grocery store, keep your wallet fat and your body fit with these money-saving tricks.

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Ellis, E. (2023). 20 Money-Saving Grocery Shopping Tips. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

U.S. Department of Agriculture. (n.d.). Healthy Eating on a Budget. MyPlate.gov.

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