Healthy doesn’t mean expensive. Here are some ways to save money on food:

👉Cook extra for the evening meal so you can use the leftovers for a quick meal the following night or for lunch.

👉Cook double the amount then freeze what is left over in meal-size portions.

👉Shop at the local markets close to closing time for discounted fruit, vegetable and meat bargains.

👉Buy in bulk (it’s usually cheaper) and freeze in smaller portion sizes to use as required.

👉Use cheaper cuts of meat for curries and casseroles for long slow cooking, then add extra vegetables and beans to make the meal go further.

👉One-pot dishes where you throw everything in together save energy, time, money and washing up.

👉Watch out for supermarket specials of staples (rice, pasta, pasta sauces, bread and tinned vegetables) and stock up on them when they are cheap. Bread can be frozen for at least two months, and items such as pasta and rice have a long shelf life.

👉Limit takeaway foods – they can be expensive, high in fat, high in salt, low in nutrition, and leave you hungry again a few hours after you eat them.

👉Buy fresh produce in season – it’s often cheaper as it’s grown locally and fresher.

Sources - https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/healthy-eating#change-the-way-you-think-about-food