1. Make a meal plan- Sit down once a week and plan all the meals for that week adn only purchase the items you need.

2. Buy in Bulk- Frequently used items are good to buy in bulk.  When making your meal try to use the same ingredients in different ways.

3. Eat less meat- Meat acounts for the majority of a food bill.  Instead of using it as the focal point of the meal us it sparingly for texture and flavor.  Rice and whole grans are a great protein source.

4. Do it yourself- Do not pay extra for convenience, buying already cut produce is costly.  Take some time on the weekend to prepare your ingredients for the coming week.

5. Eat at home- Prepare lunch and dinner meals at home and skip the trips to the work cafeteria.  An everyday habit of going out to eat can be quite costly.