{"id":158936,"date":"2023-04-22T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-22T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=158936"},"modified":"2023-04-21T11:50:31","modified_gmt":"2023-04-21T18:50:31","slug":"common-grocery-shopping-mistakes-youre-making","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/common-grocery-shopping-mistakes-youre-making\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Grocery Shopping Mistakes You\u2019re Making"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Online shopping is more popular than ever these days, and Americans continue to spend a substantial amount of money on groceries. A recent survey found that the average American adult goes to the grocery store 1.6 times per week. Although that doesn\u2019t seem like a high number, frequenting the grocery store means that you may have some things to learn about supermarket shopping. That\u2019s especially true if your goal is to save a little money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grocery shopping<\/strong> is a relatively simple task: you select items off the shelf, pay for them, and take them home. That act of grocery shopping is not the issue; rather, the issue is what you do in the store. You might be making a series of inadvertent mistakes that can cost you time, money, and your health. To help you become a better grocery shopper, we have outlined common mistakes people make in the supermarket. Avoid these traps and you\u2019ll be much better off.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s an app for everything these days. If you care about conserving cash, especially when your dollar doesn\u2019t go as far in the supermarket as it used to, you\u2019ll want an app. A recent report found that food prices increased 9.5%<\/a> since February 2022, and the USDA estimates an additional 7.5% increase in the coming year. A simple way to save money on groceries<\/a> is by using the store\u2019s app. You can clip digital coupons or take advantage of weekly deals, which you may not get as a regular rewards member or general shopper.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the best things about buying seasonal produce items, besides the fact that they are more affordable, is that they taste the freshest. Seasonal produce tends to be riper, fresher, and tastier because of the availability amid peak harvest. There are more strawberries in July than in December because of seasonal availability. Buying produce out of season is possible, but it tends to be more expensive. You can look up seasonal produce guides, or visit local farmer\u2019s markets, to find out what\u2019s in season in your area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you slide a food item with a label in your shopping cart, go ahead and give it a spin to read that nutritional label<\/a>. Yes, we are even referring to packaging that uses trendy words like \u201chealthy\u201d or \u201clow-fat.\u201d The nutritional label tells the truth! Pay attention to saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars, as you want to limit your consumption of those. Look to see how much dietary fiber, iron, calcium, vitamin D, and potassium the food provides. Additionally, make sure to take note of the serving size, because there may be more than one serving in the package. Click here<\/a> to learn more about nutritional labels and how to read them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, before you jump to any conclusions, we do not advocate buying TV dinners or pre-made lasagna dishes. Those food items are incredibly rich in sodium and preservatives. We are referring to frozen produce, including peas, broccoli, vegetable medleys, and frozen fruit varieties. Produce is frozen at peak freshness, making nutrients more accessible and available to your body. Just make sure that you don\u2019t see any added sugars on the nutritional label! <\/p>\n\n\n\nYou Don\u2019t Have A Grocery Shopping App<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You Don\u2019t Buy Seasonal Produce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You Don\u2019t Read Food Labels <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You Ignore The Frozen Food Aisle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You Only Shop The Perimeter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n