Shoppers should be buying fresh fruit, tinned goods and meat when they tackle their next trip to the supermarket during the Covid-19 outbreak
Food experts from online healthy retailer musclefood.com have listed exactly what types of food shoppers should be putting in their trolley, as well as the benefits of stocking up.
These are the foods musclefood.com suggests you at to your trolley:
Tinned goods
Available at super-cheap prices from discount supermarkets and with a long shelf life, tinned foods such as beans, soup, fish and tomatoes are always handy and will last for a long period of time.
Meat
Bulk buying meat, usually the most expensive item in your shopping trolley, is a great way to save some serious money on your food shop. Pop them straight in the freezer and you will have enough to last you a while. Look out for hampers offering value for money and top quality.
Dried goods
Everyday essentials like pasta, noodles and rice are perfect for stocking up your store cupboard as they tend to have a long shelf life. What’s more, dried pasta can be stored up to a whopping two years, so no need to keep checking the best before date.
Frozen fruit and veg
Even when properly stored fresh fruit and veg tends to go off quite easily.
Vegetables like broccoli, spinach and garden peas are all fine to freeze, as are strawberries, raspberries and blueberries which you can buy ready frozen. They’re often cheaper than fresh ones too.
A spokesperson for musclefood.com said: “When bulk buying it’s important to purchase things that you know you will use, whilst also not being excessive. Also think about the meals you’re planning to cook so you buy food you will actually use and eat.
“Once you’ve bought the food you can either store it in cupboards, or fresher foods such as milk, bread and meat can be frozen until needed.”
These are musclefood.com’s reasons to stock up:
To save money
By buying a tin or two extra, you can save some serious cash. Look out for offers, deals and promotions in your local supermarket and online and you could be quids in.
To shop less often
Food shopping is often seen as a chore, so make less visits to the shops by buying larger quantities, allowing you to spend more time on things you actually want to do.
To always have things to hand when you need them
Putting food into storage is a handy habit to get into, especially if you know you use certain foods often and get through quite a lot - but don’t go overboard.
Check the dates on food items and be realistic about the foods you will actually eat. Stockpiling 30 jars of tomato puree may seem like a good idea at the time but the likelihood of using them all is slim - and don't be greedy, everyone is in the same position. Sharing is caring.
