Could the 6-1 method help you save money on groceries?
Thanks for asking.
As of March 2024, the UK inflation rate stood at 3.2%, while below the record levels
that had been seen a year prior, but still the cost of living prices is biting, and grocery
shopping is one of the areas in which prices rose the most across 2022 and 2023.
Thinking of ways to save on groceries has become really important, and we've got a special
tip for all of you listening today.
The 6-1 method comes from renowned American chef Will Coleman.
Let's listen to him talking about it in a TikTok post from January 2024, which has been
liked over 150,000 times since.
It gets its name from the assortment of products that Coleman recommends purchasing as part
of your grocery run.
The 6-1 method has saved hundreds of dollars because you come and go to your store with
a plan.
That's right, it's all about planning.
Shopping lists are useful because they help us avoid making unplanned purchases.
A psychology today article from 2021 cited studies that showed this to be true for both
in-person and online shopping.
However, the 6-1 method isn't solely about stretching your budget.
It's also about relearning how to shop efficiently while considering other factors like environmental
impact, time saving, and improving your dietary habits.
By following the 6-1 method, you're less likely to contribute to food waste too, which
is a global problem as between 25 and 30% of all food produced ends up getting wasted.
That's the 6-1 method actually worked though.
The beauty of such methods lies in their shareability on social media, which is what causes them
to go viral in the first place, and their account list positive accounts on TikTok and
Instagram from people who've tried the 6-1 method.
Writing for Buzzfeed in March 2024, Ross Yoda shared pictures of all the food items he
bought when testing out 6-1.
His shopping basket came to just under $80, excluding delivery fee and tip.
And he was particularly impressed with that given he's used to spending well over $100
on a week's worth of groceries, he also noted that he could have saved an additional $15
to $20 if he'd shopped at a more budget-friendly grocery store.
Even more impressive was that he was able to create 8 different recipes from his purchases
and covered 28 servings.
There you have it!
Now you know whether the 6-1 method could help you save money on groceries.
In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions and help you understand the true meaning behind
the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines.
It's an along and you will really know for sure.