Shopping Strategies
A physical or digital deal to save money on a product
What is a coupon?
Shelf stable, high in protein, sourced from the ocean
What is canned fish (tuna or salmon)?
A cruciferous vegetable that comes in both red/purple and green varieties
What is a cabbage?
Spend time washing and or chopping these foods to make them quicker and easier to eat
What is something you should do after grocery shopping?
A surefire way to buy extra foods that look tasty at the grocery store
What is going grocery shopping on an empty stomach?
Buying certain foods at the time of year where they are cheaper and fresher
What is shopping in season?
A whole grain, often used in soups, stir-fries, or as a side dish
What is brown/wild rice?
A versatile orange root vegetable
What is a carrot?
A plan of the recipes/meals you intend to eat that can help with grocery shopping, reducing food waste, and sticking to a budget
What is a meal plan?
These shelf stable foods can be high in sodium, but often there are reduced sodium options available
What are:
canned soups / canned beans /canned vegetables
Making a list of the foods you need, or intend to buy
What is making a grocery list?
A dried, starchy food often paired with a tomato-based sauce
What is pasta?
A filling, starchy root vegetable
What are potatoes?
Multiplying a recipe to make a lot of leftovers for later
What is batch cooking?
This food is a cheap, high quality protein that is tasty any time of the day
What are eggs?
Buying lots of an item or a bigger package to save money later
What is buying in bulk?
A smooth or crunchy product that is a source of protein and healthy fats
What is peanut butter?
A dried or canned food grown in Saskatchewan, high in protein and fibre, often used in soups
What are lentils?
A type of food you can mix with ground meat to reduce the cost per serving and add a good source of fibre
What are lentils/beans/pulses?
Storing this food with a clean towel or paper towel in the fridge can help it last longer
What are greens?
Found on the price label of a food product, this information helps you know if it is cheaper to buy a bigger package or smaller package of a product.
What is the unit price?
A canned product that can be a complete meal
What is canned soup?
High in protein, made from a bean, often used in East Asian cooking
What is tofu?
Adding meals/prepared foods to this appliance to store for 3-6 months
What is stocking your freezer?
These two foods should not be stored together to prevent sprouting/rotting
What are onions and potatoes?