Good Eating For Less Money.

It has been estimated that, knowing all factors, it is possible to save 25% on a food budget. Some general rules to help cut your food costs.

Balance your food spending, 25% for fruit and vegetables, 25% for milk and cheese, 20 percent for grain products, 15 percent for meat, fish and eggs, 15 percent for coffee, soda, sugar, condiments, Etc.
Buy in bulk rather than in packages.
Buy fresh food in season rather than canned food.
Buy all foods considering their seasonal price changes.
Serve more of few courses.
Buy the grade and type of food for the particular dish you plan to make, Eg: - Cheaper grades of meat may make an equally delicious stew.
Prepare as close to serving time as possible to avoid nutriment losses.
Investigate the fun and saving of home baking.

Food Functions.

Fats: - Provides energy (9 calories per gram) found in butter, cream, bacon.

Carbohydrates (Starches): - Provides energy (4 calories per gram) found in bread, potatoes, cereal.

Proteins: -Provides energy (4 calories per gram) repairs and build tissue. Found in milk, lean meat, fish, eggs, cheese, beans, dried peas.