How to make cooking cost-effective

The gruelling rise in living expenses, especially making our cooking sessions even more expensive to bear...what a way to spoil the very essence of our lives - relishing on tasty foods! The inflation in vegetables, cooking essentials, and all other requirements have pushed us to the tempting edge of ordering food, skipping our commitment towards a healthy and tasty way of life. But here is some good news folks! We bring you 5 interesting ways to make your cooking cost-effective, and we mean it!

You need to have at least a "pla..."

"Ugh asking us to plan out our grocery listing when we don't even have a pla...?" Yes we know... it sucks... but it works! Having a layout plan of your weekly menu helps to cut back on unnecessary costs from overbuying. It's not based on a detailed checklist but getting your grocery checked and ensuring not to spend an extra penny on stuff you already own.

Well well, let us share a quick fact with you guys! Did you know that going shopping on an empty stomach leads to severe damage to your bank account? The 'hangry' mind makes us purchase impulsively and susceptible to temptation! Do not let your mind fool you with attractive displays! Try to have a quick snack or meal before shopping. And look out for seasonal sales, coupons, and email alerts from your favourite shops.

A healthy choice for a happy wallet!

A decision to choose a healthy diet with a reduction in portions significantly leads to a cut in food expenditure. Just calculate the money you spend on chips, colas, and snacks; it's way too much more than what you intended to spend. And what good does it bring when there is too little nutritional value.

You will slay money-saving like a boss!

Choosing healthy alternatives can be a switch to cut back costs and also looking after your health. When you crave sweets, opt for some fresh seasonal fruits instead. It is fat-free, refreshing, energizing, and loaded with tonnes of nutrients.

Seasons bring their own goodness

Fresh produce available in their prime season! All the markets price their seasonal goods at great deals. And when it is wrapped up with special discounts, your wallets will thank you for life!

Say no to wasting food

Before going grocery shopping, think of all the veggies and possibly meat that you will buy. How will you cook it? What will you do with leftovers? You surely do understand about the big problem of food wastage in our society right? Here's a tip for you. So while venturing into your shopping mode, try to turn on your creativity mode! Think of ways to come up with different dishes from the same veggies or meat. Add the leftovers to soups, salads, curries, rice dishes, and many more. This way you get to taste different recipes without getting bored!

You can even take the last night's leftovers as your brunch meal or pack them up for lunch.

And lastly, love your eggs. No. Literally!

There is no other versatile food that can beat eggs (Oh wait! Potatoes are the ultimate champions) Well, eggs are the second-best cheap product that can never go wrong. It can be scrambled, fried, boiled, poached, and whatnot. They go well with everything; the protein-rich diet makes it a great meal and a side dish.

So here were the top 5 tips to make your cooking cost-effective! Have some more tips and tricks up your sleeve? Share with us!

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