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EP 43: How To Save Money on Your Next Grocery Shop with Dr. Minni Malhotra The Better Prescription
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- Alternative Health
Are you looking for ways to lower your spending and get the best deals? Then you have come to the right place! We have all done it at least once, go out shopping for groceries and come back with much more than intended. This coupled with increasing food costs, means we all need to reconsider our shopping habits. In this episode, listeners will hear 30 top tips to help you save money on your next grocery shopping mission. Some tips include staying away from the coupon trap, the importance of shopping lists, common misconceptions about the freezer sections, why shopping alone is better, and much more! Tune in today to hear the best tips and tricks to help you budget better with, Dr. Minni Malhotra!
Key Points From This Episode:
Stay away from the coupon trapMake a list of what you need and stick to it.What to do if you have forgotten your list to remember the items that you need.Remember to take advantage of clearance sales like you would at other stores.How some basic math can help you identify the best deal in the aisle.Reducing the amount of meat you buy and replacing it with vegetarian meals.Join loyalty programs to take advantage of unique deals.Prioritizing meals or food that you can freeze.The advantages of meal prepping when trying to save money.Meticulously track grocery spending and stick to your budget.Avoid convenience and pre-packaged meals.Why shopping alone is an easy way to reduce spending.How to ensure the best deals when buying in bulk.A software resource that can help you find the best deals.Why you should non-brand items instead of branded items.Benefits of shopping during quieter times to your budget.Why getting to know the staff can help you save and find the best deals.An example of an alternative to a grocery store.Start with a basket to avoid the psychological temptation of filling a cart.What type of music the grocery store plays to keep you there for longer.Use your freezer and use it properly.When is the best time to shop.Take advantage of delivery services in order to avoid in-store temptations.How taking a photo of your fridge or pantry can help you save.The common misconception about the freezer section.Check your receipt, sometimes the stores make mistakes.Alternative examples for listeners on where to buy healthy snacks.Skipping an ingredient if you only need a small amount.We end off with a final resource to help you budget further.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Kitchn
Megan Splawn on LinkedIn
Megan Splawn on Instagram
Ibotta Application
Anchor Wellness Center
Dr. Minni Malhotra
Dr. Minni Malhotra Email
The Institue for Functional Medicine
Are you looking for ways to lower your spending and get the best deals? Then you have come to the right place! We have all done it at least once, go out shopping for groceries and come back with much more than intended. This coupled with increasing food costs, means we all need to reconsider our shopping habits. In this episode, listeners will hear 30 top tips to help you save money on your next grocery shopping mission. Some tips include staying away from the coupon trap, the importance of shopping lists, common misconceptions about the freezer sections, why shopping alone is better, and much more! Tune in today to hear the best tips and tricks to help you budget better with, Dr. Minni Malhotra!
Key Points From This Episode:
Stay away from the coupon trapMake a list of what you need and stick to it.What to do if you have forgotten your list to remember the items that you need.Remember to take advantage of clearance sales like you would at other stores.How some basic math can help you identify the best deal in the aisle.Reducing the amount of meat you buy and replacing it with vegetarian meals.Join loyalty programs to take advantage of unique deals.Prioritizing meals or food that you can freeze.The advantages of meal prepping when trying to save money.Meticulously track grocery spending and stick to your budget.Avoid convenience and pre-packaged meals.Why shopping alone is an easy way to reduce spending.How to ensure the best deals when buying in bulk.A software resource that can help you find the best deals.Why you should non-brand items instead of branded items.Benefits of shopping during quieter times to your budget.Why getting to know the staff can help you save and find the best deals.An example of an alternative to a grocery store.Start with a basket to avoid the psychological temptation of filling a cart.What type of music the grocery store plays to keep you there for longer.Use your freezer and use it properly.When is the best time to shop.Take advantage of delivery services in order to avoid in-store temptations.How taking a photo of your fridge or pantry can help you save.The common misconception about the freezer section.Check your receipt, sometimes the stores make mistakes.Alternative examples for listeners on where to buy healthy snacks.Skipping an ingredient if you only need a small amount.We end off with a final resource to help you budget further.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Kitchn
Megan Splawn on LinkedIn
Megan Splawn on Instagram
Ibotta Application
Anchor Wellness Center
Dr. Minni Malhotra
Dr. Minni Malhotra Email
The Institue for Functional Medicine
10 min