So...I went grocery shopping yesterday and was shocked by how nearly impossible it would be to follow the $1 per pound rule.... This rule may need some adjusting, such as a max price on per serving, or something more along that nature.
$1/pound for even produce is nearly impossible...maybe it's because it's nearing the winter season so most items are more than $1/pound...maybe this rule is more easily followed in the summer time or with frozen fruits & veggies.
However pretty much everything else was more than $1/pound - meats, nuts, cheeses, dairy, some bulk grains, etc. It was even more than $2/pound.
So to be realistic with budgeting I will adjust this rule into something more reasonable that still allows us to stay within our grocery budget limits. After some research I will post what I come up with as a basic per serving rule to help steer us away from unhealthy foods and towards healthier, cost effective foods.
$1/pound for even produce is nearly impossible...maybe it's because it's nearing the winter season so most items are more than $1/pound...maybe this rule is more easily followed in the summer time or with frozen fruits & veggies.
However pretty much everything else was more than $1/pound - meats, nuts, cheeses, dairy, some bulk grains, etc. It was even more than $2/pound.
So to be realistic with budgeting I will adjust this rule into something more reasonable that still allows us to stay within our grocery budget limits. After some research I will post what I come up with as a basic per serving rule to help steer us away from unhealthy foods and towards healthier, cost effective foods.
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