Want to eat healthy? Trying to do it on a shoestring budget? According to “Eat Vegan on $4 a Day” by Ellen Jaffe Jones it isn’t all that hard any longer. It seems in fact it’s getting easier!
Any of these “bases” can be made into breakfast with a little warm water or almond milk & some fruit or sweetener. Here’s a list of cheap & simple grains: Steel cut oats, Rolled Barley, Rye, Millet, Quinoa.
These are fantastic “starters” for ALL recipes healthy. You can top beans with ground meat alternatives you can find in your “health” section of any local supermarket these days.
Make a simple sauce & voila-a meal for pennies on the dollar! Add some fresh vegetables like broccoli or zucchinis to add much needed nutrients & fullness. Don’t forget to save the left overs!
They are about $10 at your local health food store, Amazon or Bed Bath & Beyond. Each package contains 20 bags (10 small & 10 large) & each bag can be used 10 times.
The grocery store is designed to make you want to buy as much as possible. Often it’s unhealthful snacks & processed foods & drinks that run up the tab. Stick to the basics & don’t bring the junk home so there’s no temptation to eat it.