Before You Go Grocery Shopping Before you go shopping, spend a few minutes online to see what sales are running at your local grocery stores- a little time online will go a long way. For example, some high-end organic chains can have sales on items such as eggs and milk for less than your standard grocery store offers. These specialty grocery stores may also have great prices on in-season produce, as well as meat and paleo staples such as almond meal, almond flour, and coconut oil. Prepared Meals Considering we are past the hunter/gatherer days and we don’t always have time to prepare and cook every meal we eat, purchasing pre-made meals are great when you are in a pinch. Pre-made salads and fresh prepared meals can be modified (remove cheese topping, for example) to meet the Paleo diet standards. Sometimes, pre-made meals such as, grilled veggies with chicken or curried chicken salad, go for around $4 or $5, which isn’t bad for a lunch portion, not bad at all! Where to Shop / Buying In Bulk Despite the fact I have never been a fan of bulk shopping, I recently purchased a warehouse club membership and I have to admit: it’s tough to resist the savings! They have great deals on meats and produce by the case, which can be prepared and frozen for future use. Your local farmer’s markets may also be a good option, as they usually have more fresh options than most grocery stores and because the produce is in season, it may also be less expensive. I am also a huge advocate for shopping at ethnic markets. I love them for several reasons: they have great prices on meats and produce and I also enjoy browsing the aisles for ingredients I don’t usually see at mainstream stores, which inspires me to use new and interesting flavors in my Paleo cooking. Online Resources If you’ve been eating Paleo for some time, you have probably have discovered some online resources that include recipes and meal planning ideas. Robb Wolfe, one of the pioneers of the Paleo diet, has recently come out with a book to help you plan your meals as well as saving time and money. There are also several websites, such as easypaleo and nomnompaelo, that are dedicated to Paleo Diet recipes. The Early Bird Gets the Worm Here is a little-known grocery shopping tip: try to shop for groceries early in the morning. As in, before you go to work.
Posted on: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 06:59:14 +0000
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