Affordability

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Supermarket sleuth: No-name or labelled?

Is it worth paying extra for products with a branded label? Nutritionist, research scientist and naturopath Bridget Carmady takes a look at 10 pantry staples.Bread, wholemeal (650g)Best priceBoth...
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Cut your food bill by up to $50 per week

Have you been shocked by the total you've managed to rack up at the checkout lately? Follow these steps to help bring your weekly food costs down.33 ways you can save money NOW – check out...
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Smart ways to save: Fruit and vegie aisle

Stay healthy and save money in the fruit and vegie aisle this summer.Consider varying where you shop. Fruit and veg outlets and farmers’ markets sometimes charge less than supermarkets. And...
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Money-saving secrets

Sick of spending hundreds of dollars at the supermarket, only to see a bare fridge after just a couple of days? Niki Bezzant takes a refresher course on the simple things you can do to save money....
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HFG budget challenge

Can you really cut your food bill in half – and still eat healthily?Recently, we challenged our reader panel to answer that very question. And we were delighted when tips, suggestions and...
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Supermarket secrets

Supermarkets provide us with plenty of necessities. But your purchasing power can be greatly influenced by the grocery trade – and your health may be affected as a result. Rose Carr and Georgia...
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Planning your meals

It can be difficult trying to cut your food spending and getting all the nutrition you need. But it doesn’t have to be! We’ve prepared menu plans – for families, couples and singles...
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Smart swaps: Lower cost

When it comes to saving money, we know that every little helps! Shave valuable dollars and cents off your grocery bill with these smart swaps*.Instead ofUsePicking up a four-pack of Edgell’s...
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Budget smart swaps

Easy supermarket swaps that’ll save you money.Instead ofChooseSavePink lady applesRoyal gala apples$2.28/kgBunch of broccoliniFloret of broccoli$2.12Whole small chicken, refrigeratedWhole small...
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Smart savings in the bread aisle

ShoppingKeep an eye on specialsLarge supermarket chains will almost always have a bread special on offer. You will often see: buy two loaves of a certain brand for $5, usually saving you $1 or more....
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Smart savings in the fruit and veg aisle

We've compiled some great advice from HFG readers about how to save on produce. Here's how:ShoppingShop with a listThis was the advice from a third of HFG readers when we asked for their best...
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Smart savings on meat and chicken

ShoppingBuy on specialAvoid paying full price by buying meat on special. Many supermarkets discount meat in the evenings or on a Sunday to move meat that is about to reach its expiry date. Make the...
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Smart spending on seafood

Not sure if the day’s catch is worth buying? There’s always a more budget-conscious option. HFG shows you how to get more shopping value from the fruits of the sea.We think ‘healthy...
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Smart savings in the hot drink aisle

TeaLeaves vs bagsBuying loose tea instead of tea bags will save you between 30 cents and $3.00 per pack. This is even better if you like your tea weak – you can then use less tea per cup so it...
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Smart savings: Buying from bulk bins

You walk past them every time you go into the supermarket or into many specialist stores, but have you even taken advantage of the many ingredients available in bulk bins?Buying food items from bulk...