Meal planning

It's also a great way to save time and will mean you waste less food.

Try some of these tips to help with planning:

• Before writing your shopping list, do a quick stocktake of the food you already have in your fridge, freezer and pantry.
• Decide on your meals for the week (using any items you already have that need using up).
• Look to add ingredients like lentils, beans, eggs, potatoes, rice and pasta. These are good for making meals go further.
• Check weekly specials at your supermarket and plan meals around them.
• Choose meals that use fruit and vegetables that are in season.
• Make extra for one meal to freeze as a back up for when things don't go to plan.
• Look for versatile ingredients like chicken (which can be cooked in many different ways).
• Write a list and stick to it!