Prices are forecasted to increase until , so now may be the best time to buy your oils. Olive oil prices are especially predicted to soar , so you may want to get a nice bottle now before the next pressing gets a markup. Cheese, butter , and ice cream lovers, we have some good news.

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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines. Here's Why the Best Olive Oil Is So Expensive—and Why It's Worth It. Was this page helpful? Food Hub Market offers a selection of plant-based proteins that are affordable and shelf-stable.

Look for their dried lentils, canned beans and chickpeas, and peanut butter. In their refrigerator section you can find extra firm tofu, eggs, shredded cheese, feta, and haloumi.

Customize your recipes with great additions like curries, fish sauce, rice vinegar, coconut milk, and broth - all of which can be bought at Food Hub Market. Grains like oats, whole grain pasta, and brown rice are excellent staple pantry items because of their versatility and long shelf life.

They are also mostly inexpensive and convenient. Once again, take advantage of those sales! At the Food Hub Market, you can find a large selection of dried pasta, instant noodles, rice, and ramen, as well as rice papers and pita wraps.

Their pantry also includes breads, cereals, granola, oats and instant oatmeal cups. Eating more whole grain options like brown rice and whole grain bread is a great way to get more fibre compared to choosing the more refined options.

Click here to learn about the benefits of eating whole grains. Storage of foods in the proper areas can make them last longer, reduce spoilage and really get your best use out of the items purchased. If you need inspiration, be sure to check out the Food Hub Market in the CIRS Building and find out about events such as recipe workshops via their Instagram ubcfoodhubmarket.

Skyla is a 4th year Food, Nutrition and Health major at UBC. Her interest in food and health led her to pursue a nutrition degree where she can share her knowledge to help people eat well in a way they enjoy. We acknowledge that SHCS and UBC are located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Musqueam people.

We thank the Musqueam Nation for its hospitality and support of our work. Search UBC Search. FOOD AT UBC VANCOUVER. Your Guide to Affordable Grocery Staples. By Skyla Wagner. The key to locating cheap groceries is to create a system for shopping, and that begins before you even grab a cart.

Start by identifying the closest supermarkets to you hello, high gas prices! and cross check the cost of your favorite items online before you shop.

Think about what you spend the most on and prioritize finding the best price for those items. The next step is to follow that quintessential shopping advice: Don't go to the grocery store hungry. You're much more likely to make impulse and unhealthy purchases if you do, so shop after a meal or grab a healthy snack before heading to the store.

And remember: The cheapest groceries are not always the most nutritious; consider spending slightly more for foods that are filling and nutrient-dense. For tips and recommendations for a more economical shopping experience, see below for advice from the experts at the Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition Lab.

Fruit and vegetables are among the groceries with the largest price jumps lately , but you can still find affordable produce by buying seasonally. Purchasing when produce is abundant helps lower the cost and will all but assure the best taste and highest levels of nutrition. Seasonal Fruits. Seasonal Vegetables.

Another way to save money on produce is to opt for fruit and vegetables that have a longer shelf-life. For example, to help extend your grocery dollars, choose apples over berries or carrots or celery over leafy greens.

Generally, some of the cheapest fruit and vegetables year-round tend to be bananas, apples, oranges, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and sweet potatoes. Meat can be the most expensive category for most food budgets, and can account for a large portion of the overall grocery bill.

To save money, opt for the ground variety of your favorite protein. Ground beef, chicken or turkey are super versatile, easily frozen and can be used in many different recipes. Larger cuts of meat will usually cost less per pound, but they may require marinating, braising and slow cooking to bring out the tenderness.

If you do prefer to include cheaper cuts of meat, consider including:. Buying a whole chicken instead of pre-portioned cuts can also save money and the leftovers, including the bones, are great for making chicken soup or bone broth.

Consider cutting costs even further by implementing Meatless Monday or meatless dinners a few nights a week. Swap out meat for healthy plant-based meat alternatives such as tofu, tempeh, beans and legumes, as your protein source. The cost of fresh seafood may also vary seasonally.

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And it's a non-perishable item that will last significantly longer than fresh meat would, even in your freezer. Canned tuna can be used to make sandwiches, salads, and casseroles.

While canned chicken can be used for soups, salads, and, of course, dips. Combine with a bit of breading, spices, and egg for fast and flavorful cakes or patties. Stock is a common ingredient in soups, sauces, and casseroles.

You can also use chicken stock to flavor your rice or other grains and sautéed vegetables. And a bit of stock can help you stretch soups and sauces if you need a bit more for a full meal.

Peanut butter is an inexpensive and versatile ingredient because it can be used in every meal of the day. From smoothies to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to peanut butter noodles , and tons of peanut butter desserts, the jar in your pantry will certainly not go to waste.

And if you have a peanut allergy, you can substitute other nut butters, like almond butter , in many recipes. So many recipes start with oil, and for typical cooking applications, a standard olive oil is all you'll need.

But buying a high-quality extra-virgin olive oil is important if you plan to make no-cook dishes, salad dressings, and sauces. Why's that? Cheap olive oils taste like bad olives. Good oils have a bright, floral flavor that shines through what you're eating.

While a higher quality oil may be a bit pricey, remember you're using teaspoons or tablespoons at a time, which stretches the cost out over dozens and dozens of meals. Have you ever wondered why so many recipes call for garlic? It's because garlic is an aromatic ingredient it has a distinctive smell, and smell is an important factor for taste , and it's an easy way to add a ton of flavor to your meal.

There are so many ways you can add garlic to your dish based on preference and even budget — you can use fresh garlic cloves, store-bought minced garlic, or garlic powder. Fresh garlic is usually preferred, but any garlic will work to pack in the flavor.

Ground meat, like beef, turkey, and chicken, is great for making a quick and easy meal. You can make soups, casseroles, hamburger patties, and tacos with ground meat.

Ground meat isn't the most inexpensive meat, especially depending on how lean you want it, but it's a good thing to buy in a bulk package and freeze for later. And because it's so versatile, you can almost always replace one ground meat with what's on sale — like ground beef for ground turkey.

Frozen vegetables are often cheaper than fresh veggies, and they last much longer. And because you can buy a bag of mixed vegetables, there are so many ways to add veggies to your meal.

You can add frozen spinach to quiche, mixed vegetables to fried rice, and corn to tortilla soup. Or you can heat up your favorite veggies and eat them as a side dish. Use limited data to select advertising.

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Fruit and Vegetables We all know that plants are healthy, but sometimes it can be hard to buy them or incorporate more into our diets.

Protein Proteins especially animal-based proteins like meats can often be slightly more expensive so it can be a good idea to stock up when you see your favourites on sale, as well as checking flyers for your local stores before you go shopping.

Whole Grains Grains like oats, whole grain pasta, and brown rice are excellent staple pantry items because of their versatility and long shelf life. Tips on how to make foods last longer Storage of foods in the proper areas can make them last longer, reduce spoilage and really get your best use out of the items purchased.

Buying protein that is on sale and freezing until you need it can help keep it fresh until a later date. Blending leftover herbs into olive oil and freezing in ice cube trays for easy use for later.

Storing ingredients like flour, spices, rice, cereal, and dried lentils in airtight containers after opening to keep them fresh. Last but not least, make sure your refrigerator is set at or below 4°C and your freezer is at or below °C.

These temperatures will ensure your foods are kept safe and fresh for as long as possible. More Posts You'll Like. Food Sustainability. Climate-friendly food labels are making sustainable food choices easier on campus. Culinary team. How Much Protein Do I Need?

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