Healthy food doesn't have to be expensive. These tips help you eat well while keeping your shopping bill down.

Plan

1. Plan meals for the week before shopping.
2. Write a list and stick to it.
3. Check what's already in the fridge and cupboards.
4. Plan two meals that use the same ingredients.
5. Don't shop hungry.

Shop smart

6. Try supermarket own brands.
7. Compare price per kg, not per pack.
8. Buy frozen fruit, vegetables and fish — nutritious and no waste.
9. Buy tinned tomatoes, beans, lentils and fish.
10. Buy seasonal produce.
11. Use yellow-sticker reductions for items you'll cook or freeze that day.
12. Buy oats, rice and pasta in large bags.
13. Choose cheaper cuts like chicken thighs.

Cook smart

14. Batch cook and freeze portions.
15. Bulk out meat dishes with lentils, beans or vegetables.
16. Have one or two meat-free days a week.
17. Use leftovers for lunches.
18. Make your own sauces from tinned tomatoes.
19. Roast a whole chicken and use the carcass for stock.
20. Freeze bread and use it as needed.

Cheap, nutritious staples

21. Eggs.
22. Oats.
23. Lentils and chickpeas.
24. Bananas and carrots.
25. Tinned sardines and mackerel.