According to statistics, food prices in Russian stores are increasing. Experts explain this trend by the abrupt and weak exchange rate of the ruble, as well as insignificant competition between domestic producers. The question of which products are the cheapest is relevant today for many - both for low-income families and for those who just want to save money.
Instructions
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One of the cheapest products is cereals. In terms of price-benefit ratio, pearl barley and barley groats (crushed pearl barley) are in the lead among cereals. The barley from which these products are made is considered the most beneficial cereal plant. It contains starch, proteins, provitamins B and A, as well as many minerals, including iodine and phosphorus. The simplest dish of these cereals is porridge. It is especially tasty when cooked from presoaked whole grains. You can also make a hearty pearl barley soup with mushrooms. It will cost almost nothing if you dried mushrooms for the winter. In addition, pearl barley can be used to make perlotto (analogous to risotto).
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Oatmeal also contains many nutrients. These include: dietary fiber; trace elements (phosphorus, magnesium, iron, calcium, zinc, sodium); vitamins E, PP, groups B, PP, E; essential amino acids; antioxidants; proteins; soluble fiber that helps cleanse the body. Such cereals are used to prepare an easily digestible, healthy dish - oatmeal. It can also be used to make hearty pancakes. Prices for this product in many stores are often significantly different. To save money, it is better to buy oatmeal not in bright packaging, but in ordinary cellophane, preferably by weight.
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Many vegetables are also inexpensive. Beets, carrots, white cabbage, cucumbers, radishes - all these products are simply irreplaceable in the diet. Vegetables are low in calories, which is especially important for those who follow their figure. At the same time, they give a feeling of satiety. Vegetables can be steamed, steamed, and delicious soups and vitamin salads are made from them. Inexpensive products include potatoes, which can be used to prepare a wide variety of dishes. To save money, it is better to buy vegetables at the market or in economy class supermarkets. There you can also buy seasonal fruits, which are also inexpensive.
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Speaking of cheap products, chicken eggs are also worth mentioning. They are easy to prepare using one of many methods: hard-boiled, in a bag, scrambled eggs, omelet, as part of various dishes. This product is a source of lean protein, riboflavin, vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
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Bread is one of the cheapest products. Not only the usual sandwiches can be made from black and white bread. You can make homemade croutons out of it by rubbing slices of garlic cloves and using them to add to soups or salads. Also, crispy and aromatic croutons are obtained from this product. Stale bread is quite suitable for making croutons and croutons.
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Wanting to save money, you can buy canned food. Beans or pink salmon in tomato are perfect for making a hearty soup or as a side dish, and canned corn can be used to make a light salad with crab sticks. When it comes to canned seaweed, this product contains many beneficial minerals. These include potassium, iodine, silicon, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, iron.
