Meta description: Everyone knows that grocery shopping when hungry is a bad idea. But why? Here are 3 reasons to help you avoid doing this major shopping mistake.
One of the most popular tips when it comes to saving money when grocery shopping is to never do it with a grumbling tummy. Even with the Aldi Weekly Ad on your side, this really isn’t something you should do. Why? Here are three reasons that might convince you to grab a meal first before going inside a supermarket.
1. You’ll spend more if you shop while hungry
Being surrounded by food that you can eat while on the go or make as soon as you get home is a bad idea when you’re hungry. By piling on food items on your cart, you’ll feel more accomplished, as if you’re doing something to satiate your hunger while in reality, you’re just buying more stuff that you don’t really need.
2. You’ll be tempted to buy a lot of high-calorie food items
You’re hungry, so you’re naturally drawn to food that you think will satisfy your hunger. This might cause you to clear out a whole display case of pastries and breads at the bakery. You won’t be able to finish right away unless you have a huge family. Even if you do, though, it’ll still cost you a pretty penny.
3. Science has proven that shopping while hungry only makes you buy more junk food
There’s really no way out of it as people are really more likely to buy easy to consume food items when we shop while hungry. You’ll be more impulsive and most likely grab junk food this way.
You’ll also buy more than what you need, completely adding a myriad of things that aren’t included in your shopping list.
If you want to save money and avoid wasting food, avoid grocery shopping while hungry. This is true even if the Aldi weekly ad is packed with the things on your shopping list, as it isn’t your shopping list that’s the problem, but your tendency to impulse buy junk food.