Martin Lewis 'Money Saving Expert says you can immediately get £90 off your shopping in Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Iceland using his tip. He said it's easy to do - and well worth trying if you haven't already.
25.04.2022 - 22:15 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A woman who shops at Tesco says she managed to reduce her entire weeks' worth of shopping to £13 thanks to Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis. Using the tip, her monthly shop would only be £52.
When she first took on Martin Lewis' challenge she was sceptical, but now says the results have been 'life changing'. Alexandra Bullard - a reporter from our sister site MyLondon - was intrigued when she first heard about Martin Lewis' Downshift Challenge in order to cut your grocery bill.
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The task is simple and easy to follow: go to your local supermarket, buy basic or own-brand products for your weekly shop, and later on try and tell the difference when it comes to taste.
Here's what she said:
Tesco is my go-to supermarket, and this giant retailer separates their products into different categories, such as Tesco's Finest. They also boast own brands such as Hearty Food Co. and The Grower's Harvest which are presented in a similar way to manufacturers' brands.
Armed with my food list, I made my way around the supermarket to grab some essentials - without being tempted by big name brands. In the end I managed to avoid the brand giants, and paid less than £15 for a lot of supplies.
Total Cost: £13.62
As I eat mostly fresh vegetables and pulses, these are some of the cheapest items on offer. Tins of tuna and coconut milk cost between 90p and £1.50 depending on the quality, and there's virtually no difference in taste when compared to branded, more expensive, alternatives.
For breakfast items, I always make sure I have my cupboard stocked with cereal such as Weetabix. The Stockwell & Co version looked very depressing in appearance, with their biscuit sizes
Martin Lewis 'Money Saving Expert says you can immediately get £90 off your shopping in Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Iceland using his tip. He said it's easy to do - and well worth trying if you haven't already.
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