Smart Indian Grocery Shopping Tips + free checklist

This smart Indian grocery shopping tips is the best way to save you some money, one of the most basic chores that every day has to do!

but not many people enjoy it.

Do you want to be a smarter grocery shopper?

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You may feel like there are so many choices. Sometimes you wouldn’t get enough time to choose healthy items or create enough meals to go through the week.

You will find the most brilliant secrets to saving money and avoiding food waste through these smart Indian grocery shopping tips. Finding the best groceries and have less stress grocery shopping.

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Smart grocery Indian shopping tips

1. Plan Ahead

Before you make your list, take an inventory of what you already have in stock.

You can look through your fridge, pantry, and freezer to see what you have.

A well-planned smart Indian grocery shopping list gets you in and out of the store quickly and helps prevent impulse buys that can be bad for your budget.

A good grocery shopping list can lead to good, healthier food choices. Always make a meal plan and add what you need from a grocery store.

As you write your list, try separating it by category, like how grocery items are laid out. 

This helps you track the item quickly and help you save and money by wondering for items. It also allows you to avoid buying unhealthy items.

2. Learning the dating system

Beware of the dating system. It’s our nature whenever something is on sale; we may jump and buy it for sure.

Don’t pass up deals because you get trapped up between the “sell by” and “use by” date.

If you find something on sale and if today is its “sell by” date, it’s still excellent. But that’s not a safe date to use the product after the sell-by date.

3. Read the labels

All product items have a label on them. Some products that claim to be all-natural or organic can sell contain hidden fats, sugar, sodium, and other unhealthy substance.

Generally these unhealthy substances are disguised with different names.

It would be best if you were smart enough to understand nutrition labels to help you pick what is good for you and your family.

4. Buy in Bulk

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If you have space in your pantry and refrigerator, buying in bulk can be an excellent budget-friendly tip.

But it’s not always the best option if you are not going to use everything up during its prime time. The key is to purchase items you use most often, not the food you have never trend or may not like.

5. Do some math to decode the price tag.

If you want the right quality products at a cheap rate and are not a super loyal- brand follower, then do this technique.

Divide the price by units and compare them to the other option on the shelf.

I have noticed that the pulses, grains that are kept to buy loosely, are of good quality and are very cheap compared to big brands.

Instead of just looking at the price, you can do this.

6. Don’t pay for pre-packaged convenience.

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It can be tempting to purchase pre-chopped, pre-sliced, pre-packed ingredients for working busy moms. You all know that they are just so easy, but convenience comes with a price.

You can also feed freshness that we chop and slice ourselves.

It is not worth it. If you do a cost breakdown in some packages, it may be double the price.

7. Buy the store brand.

I always go for the store brand because they made me trust them.

The price we pay when shopping for name-brand items is the extra money mostly goes towards the marketing and advertising for those name brands.

Trust me! The same name-brand companies often make store brands.

8. Pick the best time of day or week to shop

I can’t say how picking the best time for grocery shopping made a huge difference OMG!

As Saturday and Sunday are off in our country, I often see most of the rush during these days are from 11 am – 1.30 pm. The goodies in the grocery shop will be sold by the evening, this is the peak time, and I always try to avoid them.

Busy supermarkets are annoying, hard to navigate, and could even cause us to overspend.

The more time you spend, the more you likely to buy. Avoid peak times as much as possible.

9. Eat before you go

Try not to shop when you are hungry. You have probably heard this before. Actually, we tend to overbuy when we are hungry. You are more likely to act an impulse and add unhealthy foods to your cart.

Before you get out for shopping, remember to fill your hungry stomach.

Try a snack that helps you feel full and keep your blood your levels in check because you need more grocery shopping energy.

10. Spend your budget wisely.

Check your receipt after every grocery shopping trip. Make sure to check your receipt before you leave the store, and you don’t be shy about stepping up at shop employees.

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Bonus points

11. If you are sticking to a budget, then you think that the idea of choosing the healthiest options can seem to be overwhelming and costly.

But by these simple tips and tricks, you can spend a fortune to fill your cart with nutritious food.

12. Try to consider purchasing generic or store brands rather than the similar brand name items on your list. They often taste the same and usually less expensive.

13. Purchase season produces, which is fresh. They taste the best, fresh fruits and vegetables are less expensive when they are in season. You can also stock up and freeze and can extras to use later.

If you forget your grocery list

Sometimes this may happen to most of us. We know the right to do is make a list, but what happens when we forget that previous little piece of paper at home?

This has happened to me more than one time.

When we look for items, the chances of remembering items were higher if they walk through the aisles.

I usually do to try to remember the last meal prep. This may get some spark off the list, which would have run out of the pantry.

Do you make a list before you go grocery shopping?

What is your favourite grocery shopping tips? 

I love to hear from you!

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Nasreen

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