One of the things that most “steals” your money without you realizing it is also something essential in everyone's life: grocery shopping. To save money, you don't need to be radical, you just need to be flexible and know a few tricks.

Saving smartly on purchases will make you have more money at the end of the month and can even improve your quality of life.

Here we list the top 15 tips that will help you save the most when going to the supermarket!

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If possible, avoid going shopping when you're hungry! There are studies that show how having a meal before going to the supermarket can help you avoid unnecessary expenses. It has also been shown that those who go to the supermarket on an empty stomach are more likely to make less healthy choices.

Who has never bought something on impulse when hunger strikes? To avoid this type of situation, consider having a balanced meal the next time you think about going to the grocery store hungry.

If you usually go to the supermarket on your lunch break at work or in the rush of everyday life, try to find a moment to do it calmly. This helps you not to forget anything and not to buy something you don't need.

Set aside time so you can go shopping with peace of mind – this will definitely help you save money at the supermarket!

If you're not already in the habit of making a shopping list, you need to start! This is one of the best ways to save money, as it doesn't allow you to forget or buy anything more than necessary. In addition to the good old paper and pen, there are many free mobile apps made exclusively for this!

And more: in addition to saving money, you also save time.

It seems obvious, but a lot of people don't do it: before going shopping, research the prices of products in different supermarkets, butcher shops and fairs. If you really want to save money, then you can't be lazy.

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In addition to seasonal foods being fresher and better for your health, their prices are generally better than those out of season. A shopping list is essential, but if another option is cheaper, why not switch? If, for example, you wanted to fillet but pork is cheaper, try to have that flexibility and be creative!

It may seem limiting at first, but you'll be surprised how delicious and nutritious dishes can be made with only seasonal foods. There are thousands of blogs and websites offering recipes for free!

The possibility of spending more than you owe is very high when you choose to make monthly purchases. That's because it's easy to lose track of what you really need and end up buying more than you need.

In addition, you still avoid wasting food.

By making a weekly menu, it is easier to organize and prioritize your purchases. By putting together a plan, the temptation to buy things off the shopping list becomes more manageable.

In addition to saving, you will also make your diet healthier. It's very common to want to order that pizza on a lazy night if you haven't organized yourself, but when you have everything under control, cooking is much easier, cheaper, and faster.

This tip is for cleaning, hygiene and non-perishable products in particular. You can save a lot of money by buying wholesale if you compare it to the prices at your local supermarket.

The main thing is to select products that will not spoil and are used often, since the amount in wholesale is always large.

Start paying attention to the days when supermarkets offer the best deals. In general, Wednesdays are great for buying vegetables, for example, but at the end of the week, the prices of meat and beer tend to go up.

This tip makes organizing your week easier! To save money, you don't have to cut everything out of your diet. It is possible to have that barbecue at the end of the week and still spend less.

Keep your goal in mind and go straight down the aisle of the products you need to buy. Strolling through the aisles and looking at different products will only make you want to buy more than necessary.

If you're careless, it's easy to fall for supermarket marketing! Yes, they leave those chocolates and chips lying around the supermarket in a way that compels you to buy more.

Loyalty programs can be a great option! But be aware: if they're going to charge you to enter, it's not worth it!

Make sure you don't have to pay anything, and start collecting points!

Thinking that only more expensive products have quality is a limiting thought that can get in your way when saving money. To exemplify, many supermarkets carry own brands of different types of products as good as well-known brands, and offer a more competitive price.

Sometimes the cheapest products come from the same manufacturers as the more expensive brands. It's worth starting to read the labels and stay tuned!

Beware of the “Pay 2, Take 3” that supermarkets offer! Often, this is nothing more than a move to make you think you're saving money, when in fact, you're not.

Value your money, and believe me: if you start doing the math before buying something, you'll realize that the pennies add up at the end of the month.

Supermarkets are smart: they put the highest prices at eye level and the lowest priced products on the lowest shelves. Start paying attention to it, and you might be surprised.

The next time you're at the supermarket checkout, don't worry about putting your purchases in the bag, but pay attention to the prices that appear on the screen. It's not uncommon for readers to raise product prices without you realizing you're spending way more than you should.

If you notice that a product has been raised at the checkout, ask them to check the shelf you picked up and change the price.