Thank you Raelan, this is so helpful. I'd like to add my number 1 money saving hack: growing your own sprouts and microgreens. They are SO healthy and SO tasty and SO fresh. They grow right until the very moment that you eat them and have so many health benefits. My kitchen window sill is a huge sprouts and microgreens garden where I grow sprouts or greens from e.g. sunflower, chia, lentil, mung bean, radish, brokkoli and basil seeds. Even my kids love them and get really excited about snacking mung bean sprouts 😂 I love the idea of cooing only a couple of times per week and then eating the leftovers on the following days. Unfortunately with teenager boys you can never cook enough. You think you cooked for at least 3 days and they will finish it all, look at you and ask what's for main course. I probably will need way bigger pots 😂😂😂
I definitely use a calculator when I'm being strict about my budget and this video is motivating me to get back in the habit of it. I've been making complex vegan meals, which as you said are pricey! I spent over $200 the other day on one trip for one person!! Back to budgeting for me! Thanks for the tips. I'm definitely going to use the app you suggest. I love that it puts the food into categories. How convenient! Thanks, Raelan!!
No prob, Sergio! I'm so glad you found this helpful. And ahhh protein powders . . . I DO use them. Every day in fact. Although I really don't know if it's necessary. When I was eating a meat-based diet I used whey protein powder in my shakes also. I have been thoroughly brainwashed I think that I am always in need of a little extra bump of protein. So I do throw a scoop of plant-based protein powder in my breakfast every morning as a sort of an insurance policy. And FYI "Vivo Life Perform" is my favorite for this at the moment!
During my ME/CFS recovery I didn't drink any, but these days I start my day with a home made coffee that is 1/4 regular and 3/4 decaf (with stevia and almond milk) :)
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Thank you Raelan, this is so helpful. I'd like to add my number 1 money saving hack: growing your own sprouts and microgreens. They are SO healthy and SO tasty and SO fresh. They grow right until the very moment that you eat them and have so many health benefits. My kitchen window sill is a huge sprouts and microgreens garden where I grow sprouts or greens from e.g. sunflower, chia, lentil, mung bean, radish, brokkoli and basil seeds. Even my kids love them and get really excited about snacking mung bean sprouts 😂
I love the idea of cooing only a couple of times per week and then eating the leftovers on the following days. Unfortunately with teenager boys you can never cook enough. You think you cooked for at least 3 days and they will finish it all, look at you and ask what's for main course. I probably will need way bigger pots 😂😂😂
That sounds AMAZING!
Oklahoma used to have Safeway. I haven't been to one of those since I was a little girl.
I found it to be very helpful and easy to follow. I know very little about vegan menus so this is a good start.
Oh that's so great to hear! Glad you enjoyed it. :)
I definitely use a calculator when I'm being strict about my budget and this video is motivating me to get back in the habit of it. I've been making complex vegan meals, which as you said are pricey! I spent over $200 the other day on one trip for one person!! Back to budgeting for me! Thanks for the tips. I'm definitely going to use the app you suggest. I love that it puts the food into categories. How convenient! Thanks, Raelan!!
Hey Ginger! Oh my goodness it can get out of control in a hurry can't it. I hope you like the app! I use it religiously still ❤️
So many great tips! Very informative!
Thanks for taking the time to leave some feedback, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
We spend about the double ( sCandinavia)
Yikes!
Awesome tips! Thank you Raelan! What is your opinion about vegan protein powders for recovery?
No prob, Sergio! I'm so glad you found this helpful. And ahhh protein powders . . . I DO use them. Every day in fact. Although I really don't know if it's necessary. When I was eating a meat-based diet I used whey protein powder in my shakes also. I have been thoroughly brainwashed I think that I am always in need of a little extra bump of protein. So I do throw a scoop of plant-based protein powder in my breakfast every morning as a sort of an insurance policy. And FYI "Vivo Life Perform" is my favorite for this at the moment!
"Candy bars in gym clothes" 👈😂😆
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Do you have any other easy vegan meal ideas?
I absolutely do, Kathy! I am working hard to get some videos out sharing some meal ideas soon.
Wonderful!
Do you drink coffee? I feel like it might be setting me back, that and the sugar I put in it in the morning. I'm vegan and have considered going raw.
During my ME/CFS recovery I didn't drink any, but these days I start my day with a home made coffee that is 1/4 regular and 3/4 decaf (with stevia and almond milk) :)
That's a massive budget to me
Yes, San Francisco is one of the most expensive cities in the world! Adjust accordingly for where you live 🙂
Wow it was like watching my own life haha! I also have a budget on 50 dollars per week, and shop exactly like you 😆
Haha that is awesome, Bex!