💥Grocery Tour💥

OK … are you ready? Here’s how we plan our grocery trip. First, We hit the produce section for fresh veggies and fruits, then it’s the proteins, then any packaged goods we need, and finish up with frozen foods. Today, though, I want to talk about produce! I’ve got some news for you that you might not expect when it comes to saving money AND eating healthier ... When it comes to fruits and veggies, fresh is NOT always the best. Here’s when it is a great choice – when it’s in season. This will save you money because the produce won’t have to be shipped from thousands of miles away. It might even come from a farm right here in (Whichever state you reside ), which is pretty awesome. Because it hasn’t spent days or weeks getting shipped to you, chances are the produce actually will contain more nutrients! Fresh produce loses their vitamins and mineral content over time, so the longer they sit on a truck or in the store, the less nutrition they have. OK, so let's say you want to buy something that ISN’T in season. First of all, you probably are going to notice the fresh version is more expensive – by a lot. Let’s say you want to get some berries or asparagus. This is when you definitely want to consider buying it frozen. Not only will it last longer once you get it home, but it’ll also probably have more nutrition since it was flash frozen as soon as it was picked. This same goes with vegetables. A lot of people complain that frozen veggies don’t have the same texture or taste, but if you try roasting or steaming them, they are still delicious! You’ll also save some serious money by buying the frozen version! So … I hope this has been helpful for you!