If your grocery bill is creeping higher every month and you're ready to take control of your food budget without giving up flavor or satisfaction, this episode is for you!

In this episode of Everyday Money Heroes, host Nik Johnson—who reached early retirement through smart money habits—dives into one of the most powerful areas to save money fast: FOOD COSTS. This is part two of the “Big Three” (Food, Transportation, and Shelter), and today’s focus is all about helping you master food spending at home.

Inside, you’ll discover 12 practical and powerful strategies to reduce your grocery bill without feeling deprived. You’ll learn:

• Why weekly meal planning saves you hundreds over time

• The impulse-buy traps to avoid at the store

• How portion control and leftovers can double the value of every meal

• The genius of “refrigerator gardening” (grow food from scraps!)

• How to cook satisfying, protein-packed meals without expensive meat

• The smart way to freeze fresh produce before it goes bad

• Why calculating cost-per-meal is a game-changer for budgeting

• Secret tips like “shopping from the back,” using clearance bins, digital coupons, loyalty programs, and more

Whether you’re feeding a family or just yourself, these tips will help you cut your food costs in half while still eating well. It's time to shop smarter, waste less, and stretch your dollars further.

Comment below if you’ve tried any of these tips—or if you have one to add!

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