Transcript Eating economically.

Eating economically
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Place these items in order of cost per kilogram
(cheapest to most expensive)
Lamb mince
Cheese
Cornflakes
Bread
Oranges
Beef sirloin
Frozen peas
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Chocolate bar
Sausages
These items have been placed in order of cost
per kilogram
Oranges
£1.59/kg
15.9p/100g
Bread
£1.35
Frozen peas
16.9p/100g £1.47/500g
29.4p/100g
Pork sausages
£2.39/kg
Cornflakes
24p/100g
£2.09/500g
41.8p/100g
Lamb mince
£7.98/KG
79.8p/100g Chocolate bar
£2.00/200g
£1.00/100g Cheese
£12.54/kg
£1.25/100g
Were there any foods which surprised you
with the cost?
These costs were obtained from a retailer on 1 May 2014. These are for illustrative purposes.
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Beef sirloin
£18.00/kg
£1.80/100g
Introduction
Eating a healthy, varied diet does not
mean that you need to buy the most
expensive foods.
There are plenty of economical,
nutritious and delicious foods available,
that you can make healthy meals from.
By planning your meals you will be able
to cut down on waste and save money.
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Shop smart - Before shopping
• Make a shopping list. This can help you stick to a budget.
• Check your refrigerator and cupboard before you finish the shopping
list.
• Plan your meals – this can help you put leftover ingredients to good
use.
• Look for vouchers, sales and store specials.
• Sign-up for a store discount card.
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Shop smart - During shopping
• Don't shop when you are hungry
because you will be tempted to
buy items that are not on your list.
• Compare products for the best
deal.
• Check the date marks to purchase
the freshest food which will last
longer.
• Seasonal fruit and vegetables will
often be more economical.
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Shop smart - During shopping
Try switching from an expensive brand name to a more economical brand.
Economical – 765g of pork chop
£3.37
£4.41/kg
Standard – 470g of pork chop
£3.00
£6.38/kg
Premium – 386g of boned and trimmed pork chop
£3.50
£9.07/kg
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Shop smart - After shopping
• Store food appropriately and immediately
to preserve freshness.
• Freeze food to prevent spoiling.
• Divide larger amounts of food into smaller
portions.
• Use food with the earlier expiration dates
first.
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What’s left?
Using leftovers is a great way to save
money and reduce food waste.
Be creative with leftovers to save money
and reduce waste.
Finely chop leftover vegetables and
cooked meat to create new meals, e.g.
add to pasta, create a casserole or soup
in winter or salads in summer.
Leftover vegetables and meat can be
used to make soups and salads.
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One-pot cooking
Meat is an important sources of protein, which helps
build and maintain muscles. It is commonly one of
the more expensive food items.
The meat budget can be made to go further by
purchasing cheaper cuts of meat which are less
tender. These can be marinated or cooked slowly
at lower temperatures to give delicious and tender
results.
Adding dried or canned beans and lentils to meat
meals can help the meal go further and are low in
fat, and a good source of fibre.
You can save time, heat, energy and washing up by
cooking ‘one-pot’ meals.
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Fast freeze
Meals can be cooked in larger quantities and then
portioned into containers and frozen. It is useful to
label and date the food being placed in the freezer.
Bulk purchased ingredients such as meat can also be
separated into smaller portions and frozen for another
time.
Frozen vegetables tend to be cheaper than fresh
varieties, they count towards your 5 A DAY and
freezing preserves nutrients in frozen vegetables.
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Other ideas
Here are some additional tips to help you save money:
• Eat breakfast at home or bring food with you to eat
during a morning break.
• Try to pack or choose school lunches and healthy
economical snack food. Fill plastic drink containers with
juice from home instead of buying individual juice boxes.
• Limit how often you eat out. For celebrations or social
events invite friends over to cook a meal together or hold
a “bring and share” dinner.
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Compare and contrast
Select one of the meals below and compare a home-made recipe
(costing the ingredients) with a ready-meal version.
Lasagne
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Burger patties
Toad in the hole
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