Opt for ugly produce
Often if a piece of produce has a cosmetic deformity, the store won’t even put it out for sale, but it’s okay to eat healthy foods that aren’t beautiful. “If you ask the grocer about the ugly produce, they may be willing to sell it at a fraction of the cost,” says Rizzo. “And there’s nothing wrong with it, other than the fact that it looks different.” You can also sign up for Imperfect Produce, a delivery service that offers “ugly” produce at an affordable price.