Thrifty Thursday with Alan Akina - Don't Shop Hungry

9 Sept 2011 · 1 min

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In this short segment of the Wake Up Today show, hosts introduce a "Thrifty Thursday" tip from Alan Akina aimed at reducing grocery expenses. Alan explains that shopping on an empty stomach leads to impulse purchases—such as rotisserie chicken, fresh bread, Spam musubi, chips, and soda—because appealing foods trigger cravings. He recommends a simple pre‑shopping routine: eat a piece of bread and drink water to feel satiated, which helps resist unnecessary items at the checkout. The hosts acknowledge the tip, praising Alan’s knowledge, and the segment closes with a reminder to apply the advice for future grocery trips.

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Well, in these challenging economic times, saving money, it's sometimes hard to do.
Everyday expenses add up fast, but there are ways to keep some of that money in your pocket. Alan Akina has another tip on this Thrifty Thursday.
Good morning, gang. I got another great tip that you can use today to start saving money on your grocery bill. Now, did you know that when we go to the grocery store on an empty stomach, we end up buying all kinds of things that we really don't need just because it looks good to us right at that moment? You know exactly what I'm talking about. The delicious looking rotisserie chicken and the lovely smell of the freshly baked bread and, ah, the Spam musubi. Now all those little purchases add up every time we go shopping, so here's what I suggest. Never go shopping on an empty stomach. Here's what I do. I get a piece of bread and I eat it. And I drink some water. And by doing that, it makes me feel full so I can pass up on that bag of chips and the soda at the cashier's. For Wake Up Today, I'm Alan Akina. See you next time.
Thank you, Alan, for that rich example.
Helpful tips. That was really good. I didn't realize that he was, he was, he's a knowledgeable guy, you know.
Oh yes.
Yep.
Every Monday and Thursday. Well, thanks, Alan, again.