Droughts, unusually cold winter weather, rising exports and a virus outbreak in the hog population are among the causes of food inflation, which is expected to accelerate in 2014. The Agriculture Department expects grocery store prices to increase as much as 3.5% in 2014, up from 0.9% last year. There are some ways to combat the rising food prices while still following a healthy diet: * Buy in Bulk * Plan a weekly menu using leftovers and cuts of meat for more than one meal. Ex: roasts, loins, whole chickens * Buy bone-in meats like chicken. Dont pay extra for boneless chicken breasts * Buy seasonal fruits & vegetables and regional when possible * Skip organic if you dont eat the skin or it has thicker skin, just wash with a mixture of white vinegar and water * Grow the fruits & veggies you use the most. There are even garden plans you can grow inside. Message me if youd like one. * Invest in a food vacuum system. This is a must to freeze and store bulk food long term. Dont skimp on your health just because prices are rising. In the long run, youll end up paying even more due to health issues from eating junk just to save a couple bucks short term.
Posted on: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 15:11:16 +0000
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