Need advice from people before I go grocery shopping.?

Here's the problem:


My husband gets paid biweekly and I handle the finances. He told me he was going to look for a car today, and I said ok. I didn't know he meant he was going to buy a car today... lol. So that was a 500 dollar down payment I was NOT expecting, and he misunderstood me when we were explaining the finances. (oh well)





Anyway, I'm 36 weeks pregnant.So I really don't want to cook. I'm tired, I just want something where I don't really have to do anything. (I'm being honest, yes I am lazy right now.)





Here's the problem: my husband is on a low calorie diet and we are REALLY short on money right now.





I'm thinking the majority of my groceries are going to be low calorie sandwich supplies and corn flakes. Not sure, but it needs to be under $100 for this week. We usually spend 250 dollars for groceries every two weeks but that's not going to work.





What else do I get.. that's low calorie and not going to kill his diet.. fruits and veggies are great but we usually stick with V8 around the hard times because around here it cost about 4-5 dollars for an avocado.Need advice from people before I go grocery shopping.?
depending on the grocery store check the ad for deals on things but heres the cheapest way to go and you can have plenty for other weeks





buy eggs its cheaper to buy the larger size eggs like jumbo or extra large or large and don't get brown their pricy stick to white store brand eggs if they have deals get the 18 or the 24 look at how much they sell them for i know if i buy 8 large eggs at pathmark its a better deal then 12 because if i buy another 8 for fifty cents more i'm getting 16


so definitely get eggs good nutrition for pregnant woment too





buy snacks that are healthy for you like kraft singles or string cheese check to see who has the best deal usually the store brand does and thats fine its just as good


think of the many uses like grilled cheese cheese in ur eggs on sandwiches etc





buy milk depending on how much you drink or use it buy a store brand gallon its always good in things too





buy store brand bread you can buy two loafs and still make out with enough bread but definitely check with how much store brand whole wheat is to arnold whole grain breads or thomas's and maybe if on sale pick up some english muffins or bagels to enjoy so you can try maybe a egg cheese on a bagel





for breakfast you wanna think easy


pick up some quaker oatmeal and guess what if their not onsale buy store brand its cheaper and usually comes in sugar free and thats like 100 calories per bag. it will fill you and still be good for you..


also pick up malto meal cereal it taste the same or even store brand if non of your favorites are on sale they taste the same but you make a whole lot out of it compared to brands sold.. unless general mills or post or kelloggs has delas check with the store brand or the malto meal cereal..





pick up bisquick its good for making pancakes and pancakes are good for a morning or for dinner just add two eggs milk and ur good you can change it up with add pumpkin, chocolate chips, cinnamon/vanilla extract, blueberryes, any type of fresh fruit and bisquick makes a healthy heart version and that may be a better choice or buy aunt jemima if you are sticking to qhole grains like whole wheat or buck wheat just a small box is enough unless you do alot of panckaes in a week





buy deli tubs in the refridgerated section such as healthy ones or butter ball or oscar mayers or hillshired deli select look for low fat or fat free percentages and even store brands are good just check to see who has the best deals if its not in the tubs and at the deli buy butter ball turkey breast or snow ball turkey breast their fat free and very light even a low fat ham or chicken be good





buy peanut butter and jelly look for sugar free on the jelly so that its low cal and not bad for you and peanut butter just buy any brand as long as you don't eat it every day your okay or at least one table spoon a day is fine you can put them on crackers like whole grain crackers or saltines or on bread





buy soups like progresso light soups or cambells healthy request soups or chunky healthy request soups look for low cal and for low fat and low sodium and what olnes are on sale





buy nuts like store brand or a maker thats on sale their goood an ounce a day or one and half is good for anyone





buy smart balance or olivia butter spread or a healthy maker that is on sale for butter





buy ground turkey or chicken and buy a can of sloppy joe mix and whole wheat buns and make sloppy joes


or buy old el paso or taco bell taco kit or actually just buy the seasoning for tacos and buy tortillas ur choice of whole grain low carb low fat etc and make them your self pick up ice berg lettuce head and your favorite toppings and jar salas





buy store brand chicken breast buy a big pack usually cheaper and it may need to be trimmed with all the fat they leave on thus why so cheap





buy chicken hot dogs or a maker thats on sale you can have hot dogs with bushes baked beans buy a can or two and if you want have on whole grain buns





you can set up what day your gonna have what and buy accordingly





buy nature valley or quaker granola bars or kashi which evers on sale





buy fat free jolly time or healthy choice pop corn





buy store brand if not pilsbury biscuitts or cresants for dinners like


with a can of soup





buy desserts if you like loike double churn ice cream or fat free or low fat ice cream on sale





buy fat free yogurt its always 10 for something





buy fresh fruit like apples in a 3 pound bag is always cheaper then picking them yourself or buy a bunch of bananas their cheap by the pound





buy dole salad bags and make a salad with the mix and buy your favorite fat free dressing and a tomato and if you like add shredded cheese or buy some perdue short cuts a small box or if larger is on sale evne tyson or butter ball sells cooked chicken sliced up for salads sandwiches etc.. turkey they have too and many chicken flavors low calorie per choice





if you like waffles buy store brand or kelloggsNeed advice from people before I go grocery shopping.?
here are some cheap staples i swear by: rice (brown is best), beans, lentils, potatoes, sweet potatoes, bananas. you can do so many things with these items and they help to stretch your meals (and your budget). i also buy frozen veggies instead of fresh when i am short on $$. the prevailing theory is that the frozen are almost just as good (nutrient-wise).
Well if you actually eat real vegetables and fruits its more mass for your stomach to digest which would keep you fuller for longer. So in essence you would be spending the same amount of money if you spent more on real veggies because you would eat less.
if u cant buy fresh fruit and veggies cause of the price, u can still eat healthy if u buy the frozen stuff!! its cheaper and they usually dont take much effort, sit them on the counter to defrost and depending on the veggie you may need to microwave it. easy!
Make a delicious soup, always goes down well and what you don't eat you can freeze.:)
I think the best bet for you all at this time is beans. There are all kinds of great beans to choose from, and they are packed full of vitamins, protein, and fiber, as well as being low fat. I love those beans and rice packages that are so easy to fix. Red beans are my favorite, add a little sausage and you have a complete meal in one easy step. Tight budget and with a baby coming soon? You all will have to redo the finances again with the new house members arrival.
by bags of pasta. Super cheap!





Make buttered noodles.





Spaghetti is also cheap and easy.





Just keep the portions down.





Oatmeal is cheap too and will keep you full longer.





My favorite foods when I want a snack but don't want to get fat is a bowl of healthy cereal. Lots of good generics out there.





if you need fruits and veggies but can't afford the produce section, go for the dried fruits like raisins and apricots. They'll keep longer and you are getting a good source of fiber still.





Maybe it's time to apply for food stamps.