Making budget friendly choices

• Buy the smallest apples or bananas, not the giant ones. It saves money and reduces spoilage.
• Look for bargains on day-old bread and bakery products - and buy whole wheat whenever possible.
• Substitute beans and peas for meat, poultry, or fish. They cost less, are lower in fat and high in fiber.
• Buy whole chickens and cut them into serving size pieces yourself.
• To avoid waste, buy large bags of frozen vegetables. Cook just the amount you need, close the bag tightly, and put the rest back in the freezer.
• Nonfat dry milk is the least expensive way to buy milk. Mix and use in your baking - it won’t affect the recipe at all!
• When using dry milk as a beverage, mix it several hours ahead and refrigerate so it can get cold before drinking.
• Buy chuck or bottom round roast instead of sirloin. These cuts have less fat and cost less.
• Buy produce in season when it generally costs less.
• Buy meat when it’s on special and stock up the freezer. Split it with a friend if your freezer is full.