Top Tips to Cut Your Grocery Bill and Better Manage Your Weight

If you’re tired of facing sticker shock every time you go shopping, consider some of these tips from WebMD to help you eat cheaply, but healthfully:
Plan ahead – take inventory of what you have so you don’t overbuy. Make a detailed list and stick to it.
(Before you make your list, check the ads to see what’s on sale and use coupons. You can even sign up online to receive coupons and e-mail alerts from your favorite grocers.)
Have a light snack (like an HMR Shake, BeneFit® Bar, or some fruit) before you go to avoid impulse purchases or costly mistakes like falling for the displays at the end of the aisles.
Buy produce in season which is usually priced to sell. Also, shop your local farmer’s market for great deals on local produce; the prices won’t include shipping costs.
Look for sales and stock up. Use your freezer to store sale items that can be used later.
Use frozen or canned fruits and vegetables which can sometimes be less expensive than fresh.

Remember that many HMR dieters report saving money on groceries and other foods while on the diet. That’s because they’re not buying high-calorie, nutritionally empty foods, like bakery items and chips, which are “extras” that can certainly add up!