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Why Your Grocery Bill Keeps Rising — And What You Can Do About It

  It's not just gas. Canada's food inflation hit its highest pace in over a year in May 2026 — and produce prices are leading the charge. MoneySavings.ca  |  June 27, 2026 If your grocery receipts have been giving you sticker shock lately, you're not imagining things. Canada's official inflation figures, released by Statistics Canada on June 22, confirm that food prices are climbing faster than the overall cost of living — and have been for 16 consecutive months . If you're trying to figure out why your weekly shop costs so much more than it did a year ago, here's a plain-English breakdown — and some practical steps you can take to soften the blow. By the Numbers — May 2026 (Statistics Canada) Overall CPI: +3.2% year over year (highest since December 2023) Grocery prices (food purchased from stores): +4.3% year over year Fresh vegetables: +9.0% year over year Fresh fruit: +5.3% year over year Tomatoes: +45.2% year over year Lettuce: +10.7% year over year G...

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Healthy Recipes for a Budget in 2024


Eating healthy does not have to be expensive or boring. You can prepare delicious and nutritious meals with simple and affordable ingredients. Here are some examples of healthy recipes that you can try:

- Vegetable and Bean Soup: This hearty and filling soup is easy to make with canned or dried beans, chopped vegetables, vegetable broth, and seasonings. You can add some cheese, yogurt, or sour cream for extra creaminess and protein.

- Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry: This is a quick and versatile dish that you can customize with different vegetables, sauces, and spices. You can use chicken breast or thigh, or substitute tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian option. Serve it with rice, noodles, or quinoa for a complete meal.

- Pasta with Tomato and Spinach Sauce: This is a simple and satisfying dish that you can whip up in no time. You just need some pasta, canned or fresh tomatoes, spinach, garlic, olive oil, and parmesan cheese. You can also add some chicken, sausage, or beans for more protein.

- Oatmeal with Fruits and Nuts: This is a healthy and filling breakfast that will keep you energized for the day. You can cook some oats with water or milk, and top them with fresh or dried fruits, nuts, seeds, honey, or maple syrup. You can also make overnight oats by soaking them in a jar with milk and yogurt in the fridge.

- Egg and Cheese Sandwich: This is a classic and easy breakfast that you can make in minutes. You just need some bread, eggs, cheese, butter, and salt and pepper. You can also add some ham, bacon, or avocado for more flavor and texture. Toast the bread, scramble the eggs, melt the cheese, and assemble the sandwich.

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