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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Overall we tend to eat healthy, but I found myself buying more processed food last year.  I'm back on track this month with primarily leans meats, dairy, and tons of fruits and vegetables.  However, our grocery bill for three people was $1300 for the month! I don't shop at Whole Foods, and I don't buy all organic.  I can't freaking believe I spent that much just on regular food.  How do you eat fresh, healthy food on a budget?  I'm ready for the farmer's markets to gear back up, but until then I need some advice![/quote]

OP, honestly that bill doesn't seem all that high to me for the DC area, especially if you are buying convenience fresh foods (precut and washed lettuce, green beans etc.)

Of course everyone's going to come on here and say "I only spend $150 a week" or whatever, but I bet you anything they are not the norm for this area.

And you never know unless people detail EXACTLY what they are spending money on, what they are including in their grocery bill.   Some people literally mean the receipt for their shopping trips to Safeway, Giant etc.  but that includes personal toiletries, plastic wrap, household cleaning supplies, and/or beer.   Some people have every family member buy lunch at work or school.  For others the grocery bill covers only food; they stock up on cleaning items elsewhere.

Certainly there are ways to save on healthy foods.   Any produce in the middle of winter is going to be pretty expensive.   One great way to save money on food is to have "eat out the fridge" night once a night where you just try to use up leftovers.   A very cheap winter salad I love to make is winter coleslaw:   napa cabbage or whatever is on sale, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, a little olive oil, some grated carrot or cilantro.   We've had it several nights this week and I'm still not tired of it.[/quote]

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