With the weather conditions, the fruit and vegetable note is salty. However, there are effective and simple tricks to lower the bill. Read the guide!
Buying tip: inflation and rising prices
In the coming weeks, checkout should be more painful. Indeed, while the prices of pasta, coffee, gasoline or eggs continue to climb… Fruits and vegetables are not spared.
There is no question of going without fruits and vegetables, because as the famous saying goes, “five fruits and vegetables a day are necessary to maintain good health”. Discover 6 tips to pay less the bill.
Buying tip: eat seasonal products
First tip: watermelons, tomatoes, peas, broccoli in April, better forget! Indeed, adapting its menus to the rhythm of the seasons not only saves money but also respects the environment.
As they are not grown in greenhouses, and they do not cross thousands of kilometers by boat… their cost is much more reasonable. Also, their taste!
Buying tip: change your sources of supply
Second tip: indeed, in order to benefit from the best prices, it is better not to get your fruits and vegetables always in the same place.
So opt for alternative sources of supply. Like the markets, the hives, the AMAP (Association for the maintenance of peasant agriculture) or even the producers’ shops. Also, you can take advantage of the various promotions available in hypermarkets.
Prioritize raw products
Third tip: it is better to avoid bagged salads, already cut mangoes, already grated carrots. On average, these cost up to five times more than raw fruits and vegetables.
Consider canned and frozen foods
Although it is preferable to eat them fresh… Canned and frozen fruits and vegetables remain an interesting economic tip. Moreover, they allow us to eat white beans in April, or strawberries (frozen) in December.
Another significant advantage! Already peeled and cut, so they save us precious time. However, pay attention to their salt content, ultra-processed products and sauces.
Buy ugly or stale fruits and vegetables
Buying tip: once on the floor, “ugly vegetables” have been back in the spotlight for a few years. Indeed, in order to fight against food waste… some big brands offer baskets of fruit and “stale vegetables” at unbeatable prices.
This is the case for example of Lidl. Indeed, this one is selling crates of unsold fruit and vegetables for only €1. Also, we can find these same operations in organic stores.
Properly store fruits and vegetables
In addition, to reduce your expenses at the greengrocer, it is better to prevent your fruits and vegetables from molding at the bottom of the fridge. There are now some tricks to extend their lifespan. Store the salad, already washed and drained, in a freezer bag with absorbent paper. Leave the banana on its bunch to prevent it from turning black. Or place the strawberries in perforated trays…
