Save money on groceries with some simple substitutions [Video]

The latest consumer price index data is showing inflation cooling, down significantly from the 9% rate in mid-2022. But it may not feel that way when you’re buying groceries.

“I used to take time to make recipes with my roommates, that was a thing during the pandemic to try new things,” college student Leah Nyack said. “But I can’t do that anymore. Especially things like mushrooms for example. I was just looking at that right now, and that seems to have spiked a lot.”

Rising prices have prompted shoppers like Nyack to change their shopping habits at the Clifton Market and other grocery stores.

Ways to keep those prices down

For tips to battle bulging grocery prices, we turned to smart shopping expert Trae Bodge.She says first, be flexible with smart substitutions. For instance, make a change if an item on your shopping list isn’t on sale.

“You can maybe say maybe I’ll use chicken in my chili instead of beef …