If youre looking to save money at the grocery store, opt for generic brands of these products.
Key Takeaways
Its no secret that inflation has made food costs rise.
While the price differences might seem minimal between generic and name-brand options, those savings can quickly add up.
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Here are the six foods they say they always buy store brands of.
Plus, she usually finds the store brand on sale, which helps increase the savings.
Use canned beans in place of meat for plant-based protein in burrito bowls, salads and more.
Sure, the name-brand boxes are usually more colorful, butEatingWelleditorLeah Gogginsonly has eyes for the generic.
Luckily, according to associate editorDanielle DeAngelis, buying the generic version of lactose-free milk is a great deal.
In fact, DeAngelis says the generic lactose-free milk sometimes tastes better than the name brand.
Plus, I buy yogurt on a weekly basis, so the monthly savings quickly add up.
According to Seaver, It all tastes the same, in my opinion.
The next time you shop, look for the generic options of these foods that our editors swear by.
As the saying goes, every penny counts!
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.Consumer Price Index.
