The middle of the fortnight feels like any Wednesday, a purgatory that neither condemns nor redeems us. The bills to pay grow like weeds while the numbers in the bank feel more like subtraction than multiplication. As if that weren't enough, the kids are about to get out of school – get out in quotes because they have never really left the house. Did their days in the classroom last barely a couple of weeks?When family situations become tense, food reinforces. Food comforts and has that vital and emotional nectar that pushes us to keep going. But is there a way to eat like kings and spend like misers? I asked financial transformation expert for women, Viviana Mondragón, how to save on weekly groceries. Together we came to these conclusions. Plan your menu from the weekend. Being organized will allow you to shorten steps and expenses. Viviana recommends that once you have planned the menu for each day, venture into the supermarket with your list in hand and stick to it. Make the most of each preparation. A single protein or preparation can transform into five dishes throughout the week. A stuffed pepper the next day can become strips with cheese, stew tacos, or the accompaniment of a vegetarian wire.Don’t underestimate the power of tuna. With it, you can make the most complex stews in an economical version without anyone noticing. A tuna in vizcaína style, an avocado stuffed with tuna, a spicy tuna bowl? Oh, yes. Get creative. The point is to discover new ways to combine what you have in the fridge to create delicious dishes. What do some leftover carnitas taste like made into patties with vegetables, some
sausage meatballs? There’s only one way to find out. Be adventurous.Turn some of your menus into
vegetarian meals. “It’s not the same to invest in a kilo of meat as in a kilo of zucchini,” Viviana adds. Transform your zucchinis into a complete meal by adding plant protein like lentils or beans, or stuff them with Oaxaca cheese and ham.Eat at home. Forget about eating out or opting for junk food, which, while it will fill you up quickly, has been proven to make you hungrier in a few hours. Remember that junk food only has empty calories, meaning it’s devoid of nutrients. Make it homemade. Viviana suggests making our own products at home, such as dressings, hummus, ice creams, breads, sides, and condiments. Besides saving money, it will be healthier. “We must promote what is made at home with love,” she assures. Strategies in the supermarket. Viviana gives us some tips to save at the supermarket. “Don’t go hungry and try not to take your children as much as possible.” This way you can focus on what you had planned without pressures or urgencies of any kind. Check labels, promotions, and compare prices to make a more conscious decision that helps your budget. To finish, here are some tips with recipes that will get you out of trouble. Let me know how they worked for you. I assure you that saving will taste richer than ever.
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