shop smart in
the produce aisle

Sugar-free frozen fruit is a steal.

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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