If gas is severe, see a gastroenterologist. You may need antibiotics if bacteria is the cause. ... Some medical conditions affecting the esophagus â heartburn, gastritis (an inflammation of the stomach lining), ulcers â can also be the culprit, Dr. Good says. ...
So our grocery budget went back up. Right now, we budget $460 for groceries for the two of us. Thatâs $230 per person per month. This seems like a good amount that can stay the same over the next few months if food prices donât adjust too much. Keep in mind that all our grocery money goes toward food â not any other items youâd find at the grocery store.
Typical grocery spending According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American family spent $4,000 per year on groceries in 2013, or about $330 each month.ource: BLS 2014 annual expenditure survey. In the context of a yearly budget, groceries count for about 8% of typical family spending, above health care (7%), entertainment (5%), and clothing (3%). Meanwhile, annual grocery spending is up by $140 since 2011. Pre-tax income rose by just $99 over the same time frame.