Global food shortages. A weak dollar. Corn feed our tanks instead of our livestock. The results are hitting our wallets with a vengeance. Global food prices increased by almost 5% in 2007, and it seems that 2008 will be a similar increase. Already this year, prices of eggs rose by 25% for dairy and poultry 13% increased prices by 7%. Experts agree, we will not see prices go down soon. So with all that whatever is your reward for how you can take your familywithout breaking?
1. Saving money to spend: it seems illogical, but the purchase of quality products (and often expensive), food as all natural and organic whole wheat bread, beans and lentils and dishes of fruit and fresh vegetables to save money. Quality craft and local food fiber and healthy, full and complete faster than cheap processed foods. A full stomach leads to less money spent and overall better health - everything from choosing highquality food products. Specialty food stores, gourmet stores and farmers markets of local produce and artisan food products.
2. Learning to cook: Take a class, buy a basic cookbook to attend cooking demonstrations, rent, together with your friends and an expert. Now is the time to learn to cook. If the proliferation of celebrity chef cooking shows and somehow we must believe that you are a boss forgot to fix dinner for the needs. When you boil water, you can create a preparationnutritious, delicious meal that your family eat. A healthy meal than the usual take-out food. Bonus kitchen at home will save you thousands of dollars each year on food. There is no saving face down, healthier foods, families are healthier and money. Learning to cook today.
3. Eating less means the time has come. Two thirds of Americans are overweight, a condition that the cost of each of us in higher costs for medical care. We eat too much. We eat on the run, in our cars,mindlessly watching television. Slow down, sit down with your family (to make a meal that you like the kitchen) the real taste of food, and eat less of what I do now. They not only increase the life, you will save money in the process.
4. Keep treats to a minimum: if the vegetables are often taken two years ago for French fries, you know, we have a problem. A recent study, the United Kingdom shows that the majority of children consider French fries a treat. So skip the soda,The chip, chips, candy, ice cream and milk. Eating rare. Use is celebrating a special event - such as ice cream after Little League, French fries and drink with Friday evening (homemade) Burger. Make coffee at home and splurge on a latte once a week instead of every day to save about $ 1,000 this year.
5. Write a weekly menu: Develop a menu, shopping list and stick to it. Maintain a well-stocked pantry. Dust off your cookbooks and select 5 simple recipes per week.Planning a menu saves time every evening - no more wondering what to have for dinner or running to the grocery store for a forgotten ingredient - and money at the grocery store - no more impulse purchases that end up in the garbage because you really didn't know what to do with the chayote squash that looked so good in the produce section. Not very good at menu planning? Start with a basic cookbook that includes suggested menus and a pantry list or subscribe to a recipe service like http://www.myonlinemeals.com.
You can not control the rise in food prices, but you can stop by shrinking portfolio. Start today. Evening is intended to provide a simple, inexpensive but filling dish like soup or chili or burgers or a casserole dish and feed your family without breaking.
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