Managing a household isn’t that much of an easy thing to do as it appears, especially when it comes to doing the accounting and saving up all the money needed to cover up the expenses. Experience certainly helps in cutting down some of the expenses, but so does being prudent with the habits you have, one of them being shopping for example.
Grocery shopping is one chore we all get to do regularly so reducing it would affect the budget positively but it takes making the right choices to be able to make the most of it. A great solution would be to buy in bulk, but what?
Considering the different kinds of ingredients and products, it’s a no-brainer it’s best to buy items in bulk that don’t go stale that fast so even if you pile up the shelves with them, you could still use them for weeks, or months even, which is the case with sugar, or the much healthier alternative powder stevia, for instance.
Why Buy Stevia?
No two people are the same, meaning no tastes are the same either, so while you might be up for trying stevia instead of sugar, perhaps your roommates, partner or family won’t be fans. Be that as it may, even though buying it in bulk would seem like the shopping decision to avoid, in fact it could be the best as it would be crucial in helping you and others make the transition from refined sugar once and for all, more so when you see all the packs of stevia around.
Most of us are aware by now that consuming too much sugar has its bad effects on our health and well being, so the way to prevent it is to be more aware of what we eat, and do what we can to eliminate it from our diet slowly but surely.
It’s not an easy task, especially when you start imagining all the sweet delicacies you could be feasting upon, but who said you’d have to cut down on sweets completely when you have alternatives? Thanks to the natural powder stevia you’d still keep the sweets in your life without worrying about their impact on your health or your waist considering it’s an alternative that’s at least 300 times sweeter than sugar and calorie-free at that.
Why Buy It in Bulk?
Knowing its benefits as opposed to the refined sugar it should come as no surprise it pays off to buy it in bulk. That is, as long as you buy from trusted stores that sell powder stevia in its pure form, i.e. extract, or you risk purchasing packs containing fillers and additives in the likes of inulin, dextrose and maltodextrin.
Considering buying it pure would cost you slightly more, buying it in bulk would help you save some bucks and still buy the best there is when it comes to both quality and taste. Having in mind you can use it in anything you eat or drink, you won’t have to fret not knowing what to do with all the shelves of stevia in your home.
This means you can spice up your morning shakes with some stevia, your tea you can’t imagine taking unsweetened, the yogurt needing some extra flavour, low-calorie cookies and all sorts of baked goods. The popularity of this sweet and natural alternative just keeps growing over the years so even if you aren’t up for experimenting and creating your own stevia based foods and drinks, there are plenty of ideas and recipes on the internet to inspire you.
Prepare!
Overstocking on powder stevia can be challenging at first which is why it’s important to prepare yourself and your home, starting from clearing out the shelves or drawers you intend to use only for stevia storage. This would help you stay organised, keeping sight of each and every pack you have, preventing you from hoarding by allowing you to count them and only order your next batch when needed.
In case you buy more than you can use, you won’t have to give up buying in bulk as long as you find someone willing to have a share; economising and staying healthy has never been so easy!
The Additional Benefits
Though it might not seem so at first, this kind of purchase has its benefits with turning you into a more prudent shopper who not only cares for the wallet, given that you’re able to make great deals on quality, but the environment too. As surprising as it might sound, this is possible thanks to the reduction in waste as well as transportation costs, both of which are responsible for the CO2 emissions.
Besides, as soon as you start with this shopping practice, thanks to all these benefits you’d be motivated to add more items on your “bulk” list and that’s always a plus.