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Sugar-free frozen fruit is a steal.
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| Food | Size and Price Per Package | Cost/Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Romaine salad, pre-cut, bag | 10-ounce bag, $2.99 | $4.78 per pound |
| Romaine lettuce, head | 1-1/4 pound, $2.50 | $2.00 per pound |
Tip: Wash and tear your own lettuce for a fraction of the price of the bagged variety.
| Food | Size and Price Per Package | Cost/Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberries, fresh | 1 pound, $3.49 | $3.49 per pound |
| Strawberries, frozen, whole | 1 pound, $2.69 | $2.69 per pound |
Tip: Buying fruit out of season is like buying produce that is 14-karat (not carrot) gold. Until the price drops, sugar-free frozen fruit is a steal. It tastes great in yogurt, cottage cheese, and is even yummy by itself. Defrost it overnight in the refrigerator for a sweet treat the next day.
| Food | Size and Price Per Package | Cost/Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh pineapple | 1 whole, $3.99 | $3.99 each |
| Pineapple chunks, fresh | 12 ounce container, $3.29 | $3.49 per pound |
| Pineapple chunks, canned, in juice | 20 ounces, $1.69 | $1.35 per pound |
Tip: I didn’t need the calculator for this one -- canned fruit can be a sweet bargain. If only fresh pineapple will do, core your own. Learn how to pick everything from a fresh cantaloupe to strawberries.
March 2008
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