Most people believe being vegan means a much higher grocery bill, NOT TRUE! Here are some ways to stay healthy and cut cost!
1. Aldi! If your city has an Aldi , please go check it out! They always have great deals on produce , as well as other staples like almond milk, pure orange juice, etc.
2 . Clearance! Check the clearance section of the produce ailse! Most of the time big super markets cut cost on produce that is damaged or about to go bad. Don't turn away from these items! Most produce can be frozen, or a brused spot cut away.
3. Go Bananas! Bananas are the best fruit in the world! Most grocery stores will discount bananas as soon as they start to have brown spots, but the brown spots are actually a good thing! As bananas ripen so do the benefits! Bananas are also very versatile, they can be frozen, dried , they can also be used in baking to substitute for eggs.
4. Learn how to can! Sometimes we find great deals on produce but we think to ourselves really what will I do with 50 lbs of tomatoes? Can them ! I do it every year! Things that can't be canned most likely can be frozen. Please do some research before you jump head first into canning some foods can not be canned , like pumpkin and some winter squashes.
5. Grow some! I know it's turning cold but most herbs can be grown inside. I always keep a small herb garden in the window of my kitchen. Durning the summer months herbs can be grown in ubundance , even if you live in an apartment or condo. This is one of my kids favorite things to do! We have an old dresser drawers that we use. You line drawers with plastic fill with garden soil and pull each drawer out like steps going up, placing your herbs or plants on differnt levels according to size (larger on the bottom) . It's a great way for your kids to help get involved , they can help paint and decorate the outside of the drawers, help plant the garden , as well as help maintain!
6. Skip out on the frozen or prepackaged stuff! I understand sometimes we miss the hots or turkey sandwich or cheese , but these items really aren't required to make great meals. Instead of buying frozen vegan burger patties make your own! Most of us are vegans for a healthier life style who needs all of the stuff that they put in to make us think it's meat ? Not me.
7. Go frozen! No I don't mean all the stuff I just said not to buy. If you are finding yourself in a budget pinch look for frozen veggies and fruits. We can't always buy fresh organic all of the time its just not going to happen. A lot of stores will have great sales on frozen veggies so I always stock up! They are much better for you than commercial canned veggies and fruits and if you catch a great sale most of the time are much cheaper .
8. Go local! Sometimes local can be more expensive, but if you frequent a local market or get to know a group of local farmers, you can buy things in bulk at a cheaper price. Plus they are more likely to be negotiable. They would rather sell of pruduce at a cheaper price than to let it go to waste.
9. Make it your self! If you want to save money learn how to make it yourself! Want to make great vegan cupcakes well I'm going to post some great recipes here along with a lot of other great recipes! There is no need to go out and spend a fortune on something you think you can't make when trust me you can!
10. Make a budget! Each week make a budget to know how much you can spend and plan out what you will be making that week. Check sale papers to know ahead of time what's on sale so you can plan accordingly , but still stay a little flexible for those unexpected finds!
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