Some grocery items just arent worth it.
Those containers of chopped melons, deli trays, and bagged salads save a lot of time.
Here are the top things you shouldn’t buy at the grocery store if you might help it.
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Plus, those plastic bottles can leach contaminants and contribute significantly to plastic waste.
But it’s a lot more economical to buy whole fruit and slice it yourself.
Pre-cut produce also spoils quicker and could pick up pathogens when sliced open.
To do otherwise would be wasteful.
A bag of flour is usually much more economical and likely contains fewer additives.
Keep flour, a box of baking soda, and salt handy for your baking projects instead.
Some Frozen Produce
Certain vegetables freeze very well, like peas, corn, and edamame.
Frozen broccoli tends to turn out rubbery, while peppers lose their crisp texture.
The same goes for frozen berriessave those for compotes or daiquiris.
