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After rising again in June, lettuce prices are now up almost three times more than ground beef over the past year, according to the latest Consumer Price Index.
Here's more on the grocery prices changing the most – and how to fight back against inflation.
Ways to Cut Your Grocery Bills
• Make a habit of taking inventory before you shop. Check your fridge before shopping to avoid buying produce, meat, and other perishables you already have.
• If you regularly throw out fresh produce that's gone bad, look for frozen or canned alternatives. This won't work for lettuce, but frozen versions of green beans, carrots, or other vegetables you can cook will last longer and potentially cost less. You can also buy produce on sale or in season and then freeze the savings.
• Choose your protein wisely. Given how expensive beef is, now's a great time to learn about cheaper protein sources, whether that means moving toward a vegetarian diet with beans, nuts, and dairy or finding ways to make a pound of chicken stretch further in casseroles and soups.
• Switch grocery stores. Grocery store prices can vary a lot, so it's worth branching out to stores you don't normally use in order to compare. You can also do online research to see what others like and dislike about various chains.
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