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1. Before you go shopping, clean out your pantry and fridge, and take stock of the items you actually need.

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Don’t be like me and buy coconut milk when you already have two cans hiding in the corner.
Taking a look in your fridge/pantry can also give you ideas for dinner recipes using the ingredients you need to use up!
2. Always head to the food store with a list, so you don’t end up like Ellen here straying away from the plan.
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