Smart Shopping Tips for Food Groups

Meats:
* Chicken, turkey, and chuck cuts are usually good buys.
* Light tuna is one of the least expensive kinds of canned fish.
* Eggs make good main dishes.
Milk:
* Use nonfat dry milk or evaporated milk in cooking.
* Buy yogurt in larger containers rather than single-serving containers.
Fruits and Vegetables:
* Buy fresh produce in season for best prices.
* Buy only the amount you can use.
* Compare prices of frozen and canned fruit and vegetables to fresh.
* Buy juice in large containers.
Grains:
* Buy generic brand cereals that are unsweetened.
* Check unit pricing. Usually the heaviest size cereal will cost less per ounce but not always.
* Buy long-cooking rice rather than instant.

Note: Sweets can be expensive. It is best to limit them, since most are low in nutrients, and eating too many sweets may lead to tooth decay.