• Keep the food guide pyramid in mind
This guide provides an easy way to know which kind of food and how much of each type you need.
The bulk of your grocery list should include rice, bread, noodles, pasta, potatoes, fruits and vegetables.
On a lesser scale you may include lean meats, low fat milk and other low-fat dairy products, eggs and beans plus small amounts of fats, oils and sweets.
• Try alternatives to supermarkets.
Fresh produce like fruits and vegetables usually have a high mark up in supermarkets. It is sometimes more economical to buy them in wet markets especially if you have a regular suki who’ll give you extra discounts.