[header] How to save money on groceries [title] Take careful stock of your pantry and fridge before shopping. [step] The biggest way people end up overspending at the grocery store is inadequate planning. Before you go to the supermarket, take stock of what you already have. 
[substeps] According to a study by the national resource defense council, americans typically end up throwing out 25% of the groceries they buy. You can prevent this wastefulness by taking stock of your pantry and fridge before making a trip to the grocery store.