The right shopping for a person can be complicated to do. Here are our tips not to be wrong
How much shopping should one person do? In these days of tension due to the emergency caused by the Coronavirus we are asking ourselves many questions, many of which on the right expense. Why the need to make few targeted outings, coincides with the need to make one complete, lasting and reasoned expenditure that allows us to have three meals a day for at least one week / 10 days without having to go out again. Here then are our indications to be on the safe side.
Watch out for doses (and waste)
To make shopping difficult for one person are the large family packs usually offered by supermarkets that risk taking us to waste food or make our weekly menu too repetitive. So to avoid these problems we advise you to choose smaller packs of perishable foods such as milk, yogurt, fresh cheeses, so as not to have to consume them in full once opened. For the same reason it is preferable to buy loose fruit and vegetables, doing some math. 3 servings a day between fruit and vegetables, trying to differentiate as much as possible to avoid boredom and repetitive meals.
Meat and fish, the weekly shopping table
Spending for a person should also be studied in terms of meat and fish meals to avoid buying too many animal products or realizing too late that you have purchased few. Based on your habits, plan your purchases trying to optimize them to the fullest. For example, a familiar pack of beef steaks (4 pieces) or chicken slices is perfect for covering two meals. To better manage it, we recommend wrapping the steaks in the foil and freeze them to better manage distant meals. The same goes for fish that can be purchased in bulk, already prepared in single portions and frozen. THE swordfish, tuna and salmon steaks they are always a good idea.
Shopping for one person: bread
In order not to go wrong with the bread, we advise you to buy one large loaf, cut it into slices and freeze them. To get some variety, also buy gods morsels with olives or wholemeal bread. To protect yourself from the shortage of bread, also buy a pack of crusty bread: it will also be useful for breakfast or to prepare a toast.
Shopping: remember breakfast
The new habit of having breakfast at home every day requires a proper organization of the pantry. therefore schedule a routine for your breakfasts and check that you have enough coffee, tea and plan the purchase of fresh food. As for biscuits and rusks, buy two different types to guarantee the right variety for your breakfasts. Forecast an orange a day then, it will allow you to start the day with a good juice.
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