Dont get stuck in a grocery shopping rut!
It can feel like youre always shopping for groceries!
To map out your list, try organizing by broad category: shelf-stable, refrigerated, andfrozen.
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If organic produce doesnt match your budget, anyfruit or veggieis typically better than no fruit or veggie.
but can be toxin free.
And if you’re walking home, aportable shopping cartworks well for bigger hauls.
Beware of Hyper-Discounted Groceries
Speaking offoodborne illness, beware of hyper-discounted groceries if youcan avoid them.
End-of-day hot bar deals should also be a no go, thanks to ahigher risk of foodborne illness.
Be sure to smell anything with a close sell-by date to avoid off-scents!
Saving money feels great, but a days-long stomach ache is so not worth it.
Many stores now have in-house coffee shops, cafes, or even bars.
For food safety reasons, theUnited States Department of Agriculture(USDA) recommends buying perishable foods last.
This is especially true if youre making multiple stops after the grocery store, or dont live close by.
snag any perishables just before you check out to pay.
This is also true for any raw seafood you might be buying.
This is because these raw items can leak and potentially contaminate your other groceries with harmful bacteria.
Once you arrive home, these items should be stored separately in your refrigerator as well.
