5 Signs You’re Wasting Money On Food (And How To Fix It!)

This video is for you if you’ve become a food drone - eating on autopilot, spending without thinking. I’m sharing the five signs you're stuck in the food matrix and the three steps I took to escape, eat healthier, and save money, that can work for you too... Subscribe and never miss out on grocery savings tips: youtube.com/@grocerydad?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 – Intro 00:36 – What is a food drone 01:55 – Five signs you could be a drone 02:35 – Nothing in the pantry 03:07 – Not planning ahead 03:42 – Get involved 04:10 – Obsessing over brands 04:46 – Shopping on autopilot 05:22 – Three steps to set yourself free 05:59 – Get mindful 07:14 – Shop with purpose 08:10 – Outro 13 must-have pantry essentials to keep on hand 1. Salt & pepper 2. Garlic 3. Veggies, e.g. onions, carrots and celery 4. Dried herbs and spices, e.g. oregano, cumin, thyme, rosemary 5. Olive oil (or similar) 6. Pasta 7. Rice 8. Canned tomatoes 9. Selection of beans, e.g. butter or kidney (canned or dried) 10. Stock, e.g. chicken or vegetable (cubes, progressing to homemade) 11. Dairy products, e.g. eggs, cheese, butter 12. Canned fish, e.g. tuna or salmon 13. Frozen vegetables, e.g. peas or sweetcorn 3 steps to get your food budget under control https://youtu.be/FCKORf8S-uE