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Shopping for one without wasting food or money

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Grocery shopping for a single person is hard.

It’s easy to over-shop at the grocery store, which means wasted food and money – two things I hate.

The problem is caused by the desire to enjoy a variety of foods, use loads of fresh ingredients, and not take up too much time and effort.

Unfortunately, it’s nearly impossible to have all three while still being friendly to the planet and your wallet.

But not all is lost: you don’t need to throw your hands up in despair.

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