Nothing feels better than crossing something off your list. Keep a piece of paper the fridge so when you’re running low on something, you can write it down immediately! Stick to your list. Unless it’s something necessary (like toilet paper), don’t buy it — it didn’t make it onto your list for a reason.

Such as large bags of potatoes, large bag of rice, or large packages of chicken, etc. Buying in bulks will generally save you money rather than buying them individually or small portions.

Eating less meat is not only cheaper, it's also better for your health. A study from the Archives of Internal medicine found that a diet high in red and processed meat lead to an increased risk of cancer, heart disease and other chronic illness. Want an alternative protein source Quinoa, buckwheat and amaranth are gluten-free, low GI and high in protein. Try stir-frying quinoa with loads of veggies and then use the leftovers in a leafy green salad the next day.

Sometimes, stores have some promotional deals or special offers where you can save big bucks on food. If you happen to have a coupon on the special in-store deals, then you might be able to save even more money on it.

Don't automatically buy a bunch of spinach if kale is cheaper. Review fruit and vegetable specials, then think about buying it in bulk and freezing what you don't use for next week. Frozen fruit can be added in smoothies, or you can make your own frozen veggie mix by steaming veggies, letting them cool then freezing them.

Compare the ingredients on some of your favorite products with the generic store versions. Odds are, the ingredients will be identical but the prices will vary. Examples of generic brands would be: 365 from Whole Foods, Great Value from Walmart, Nature's Promise from Stop & Shop, etc.

Produce is cheaper when it’s in season, because it doesn’t have to be shipped from other parts of the country before it’s ripe and ready. Here is a great list of produce in season.

http://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/what-fruits-and-vegetables-are-i...

Processed fruit juices, soft drinks and energy drinks are expensive, but they can also undermine blood sugar levels and are high in empty calories. Apart from drinking more water, keep herbal teas cooled in the fridge for a refreshing alternative to juice and soft drink. Healthy - and financially savvy!

Eating on a budget of $50 a week means that you have to be creative with the items on your grocery list. Having a few handy condiments in your cupboards will make creating appetizing meals much easier. It will also keep you from getting bored with flavor profiles as you use the same ingredients over the course of the week.

Some versatile examples are: spicy mustard, soy sauce, hot sauce, curry powder and more.

Eating local, healthy food has become increasingly popular, so it's become easier to find smaller-scale grocers, Community Supported Agriculture programs, farmer’s markets, and food co-ops that sell affordable fruits, veggies and meats.