In a society in which food prices they do not stop growing ─the average price of the shopping basket has increased by 32% in recent months─, knowing how to buy in the supermarket with head can help us save a good sum of money. Few really pay attention to the importance of this very common task in our daily lives, but the truth is that there are a series of tricks to avoid going over the line and say goodbye to unnecessary expenseshow to choose the right time of day when we go to the supermarket.
This is how he explained it nutritionist Pablo Ojeda in ‘Putting the Streets’, the COPE Network program presented by Carlos Moreno ‘El Pulpo’. The food expert, author of the book ‘The smart purchasing manual’has released some recommendations that can help us avoid unnecessary expenses when going to the establishments and also saying goodbye to the possible waste in our refrigerator.
The Sevillian began by pointing out that improvisation when making purchases can be counterproductive for our pockets. «Every Spaniard is throwing away about 33 kilos of food a yearwhat amounts to being in the shopping cart about 250 or 300 euros for this bad planning», recognized the specialist, explaining that with the recent increase in VAT this will mean that we are wasting a large part of our salary.
To prevent this type of impulsive purchases from taking place in our daily lives, Pablo Ojeda has pointed out that there are some simple tips “that will help us save a lot of money.”
The best time to go to the supermarket and save
According to Ojeda, the first key is to avoid Go to supermarkets “hours before lunch”: «We must go at times when there is no need to eat, that is, go in the afternoon at 6:00 or 7:00 p.m. Because if not we are going to put many more things like those cravings in the cart,” commented the television collaborator.
That is why he recommends to all his patients go shopping without active hungerso that we avoid going to those foods that are richer in calories and less healthy. By turning off this desire motivated by our subconscious, we will acquire products in a more rational way and we will know how to choose better offers.
Pablo Ojeda recommends planning meals before going shopping
Next, the famous nutritionist has also advised always going to establishments “calmly and without haste”having pre-organized weekly menu. «If we take that routine, we will not buy more than necessary», he insisted, explaining that we should always buy «based on the people we are going to eat» and not buy with the mentality of «more than enough rather than less».
This weekly organization, he explains, is essential when shopping and saving: «When we go to the supermarket, it is no coincidence that the most delicious products are on the middle shelf or in the checkout when you go to pay. The emotional part of food exists and that is why we must be calm and without any alteration, because the food industry itself is going to play its role,” stated Ojeda, who insists that the best option for avoid these impulse purchases is «go with your list and cross off» food.
By following these simple steps, we will be better able to identify savings opportunities, such as special offers either seasonal productswith which we can save in our shopping cart.
The advice that Pablo Ojeda gives to all his patients
Likewise, he has also recognized that, although it is usually cheaper buy in large quantitiesWhen it comes to going to supermarkets, cheap is expensive. To avoid possible food waste, explain that It is best to “buy in units”: “This is what I always tell my patients,” confirmed the nutrition specialist.
If, on the other hand, you want to purchase large quantities of food to freeze itit is best to do it in small individual packs: «This way, when we defrost the food, we will not have to do it in large quantities and we won’t end up throwing away some products», he said.
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