2 . Follow the tips when buying food and you will start eating better at less cost.

Try your local farmer’s market. I always check out my local farmer’s market for produce, especially for fruits and vegetables that are in season.     1     Not only that but you’ll be helping to stimulate (激发) your local economy by buying from local farmers and you get to interact with them too.

    2     You may not want a full blown home vegetable garden in your backyard but certain spices and vegetables can be grown for relatively cheap and without much daily maintenance. The greatest benefit of growing your own produce is that after the upfront cost of buying the seeds, the rewards are endless as long as you water and take care of the plants.     3     By doing so, you can learn more about the benefits of a home garden and how you can save money.

Join a food co-op (食品合作社). Joining a food co-op can really help you to save money on meat. Buy in large quantities in a food co-op and if you have an extra freezer, freeze the meat and eat it for the next month or two. Check out what kind of co-ops are available in your area and join one.     4    

Rethink your meals. Finally, try coming up with meals that use fresh ingredients but can be prepared in large quantities. That way you can easily reheat and eat again. Also, try cutting out frozen ready-made meals and TV dinners like pizzas and other frozen organic foods.     5     And you want to go organic for the health benefits too, right?