Tip of the day: Buy produce in season for savings [SIZE=-1] A grocery cart full of healthful fruits and vegetables can be expensive, but buying in season can help you spend less. That means no strawberries in winter in Maine, when you'll pay for shipping from some far-off warm place. Seasonal picks include cherries, melon, peaches, tomatoes, and peppers in summer; snow peas, spinach, and strawberries in spring; and carrots, cauliflower, citrus fruits, and cranberries in fall.
For a free list of in-season fruits and veggies, click on "Save at the supermarket" from the August/September 2008 issue of our ShopSmart magazine, read more tips on healthful meals for less, and watch our video (right) for more ways to save on produce.
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