How to save money on groceries as food prices rise
ABCIf you've taken a trip to the supermarket lately, you might have noticed that some food is costing more than usual. Plan ahead to save time and money Clare Collins, laureate professor in nutrition and dietetics at the University of Newcastle, says planning ahead for meals and snacks is important for keeping your food budget in check. "For $55 per week, we showed how they can eat as a meat eater or vegetarian, meet all their nutrient requirements and save a heap of money," she says. Loading YouTube content Be a savvy grocery shopper Ms Constable, who runs a national program on healthy eating and affordable cooking for OzHarvest, says there are plenty of ways to save money at the shops. Buy meat to freeze — save money by buying it on special or when it's close to its use-by date.