HEALTHY EATING ON A BUDGET | 10 grocery shopping tips to save money
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- Learn to eat healthy on a budget! Here are my 10 best tips for making healthy eating more affordable.
Grocery shopping doesn't have to break the bank. You can eat healthy food that's affordable (and almost cheap). The key is to hone in on strategic budget-friendly picks, make sure your stocked with the right kitchen staples, and take steps to minimize food waste so you don’t literally end up throwing money away in the form of wilted greens or mushy bananas.
With a little practice, you'll learn healthy eating on a budget is possible...with these money saving tips and food hacks!
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Hi guys - I hope you found these tips helpful! If you have additional tips, please do share them in the comments below! xo - Lisa
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Nice n helpful tips 👌👌👌
Thanks to share with us..
Good tips and l love Amazon.
woah was this sponsored? Thanks for the Whole Foods Market love Lisa! I've worked for the company for 8 years and while there have been alot of changes the Prime Member Deals are pretty great and generally better than our standard 20% team member discount.
A few other tips:
-Anyone (Prime Member or not) can save 10% if you buy a case of any item. As long as it's not a 365 Everyday Value item or currently on sale. Learning how to read a price tag can help discern how many of a product makes a case. It's the third second or third bottom left number on the bottom left and usually ranges between 6-12. And no, you do not actually need the physical "case" to take advantage of the discount. As long as the number in a case we order matches you should get the discount.
-Speaking of reading price tags, price per pound is a BIG ONE. Most people assume buying in bulk is always cheaper but if you compare the actual price per pound (labeled in an orange box on the tag) it can sometimes be less expensive to buy a packaged item.
-Cryovac: The meat dept. has an industrial vacuum seal machine, if you find a good deal and it's in a standard container/package you can usually ask them to reseal it for your freezer.
-BYOB- Bring your own bag and save 5-10 cents per bag. It might not be the biggest money saver but it's a great incentive to save the planet.
-Lastly, Whole Foods Market is known as Whole Paycheck but what most shoppers don't realize is we can't sell ANYTHING artificial. During store tours, I usually explain this is at our Bakery. While everyone is gazing at our cakes and treats I explain: What do you think is cheaper- Buying Red #5 from a lab or sourcing beets from a fair trade farm, cultivating those beets, extracting the natural color, packaging it, shipping it and using it as a red food coloring? Imagine those quality standards on all items we sell. At the end of the day paying for quality and REAL food is going to be more expensive.
Thank you for the great vid!!!
Phil D. Thanks for the extra tips, those are great! And no, it’s not sponsored. I always disclose when it is. I’m just a frequent shopper. ;)
yes it is amazing 😊
My tip is to use all of the things inside the fridge before buying new stuff.. specially some times I craved something to cook .. but I said NO you have more stuff to cook finish them first
Definitely a way to save money :)
Gooood idea.
And sometimes putting unusual ingredients that you already have together, you come up with happy surprises.
@J Carver I agree - living with other people can be challenging in terms of grocery shopping and trying to have certain items available on hand to cook with.
Excellent tips
Plant herbs at home. Or trees. I have parsley, cilantro, chive, papaya, cashew and avocado.
Yes! Having your own herb garden definitely helps :) I use mine all the time.
Such a great tip, especially during the summer. I’d rather eat a homegrown tomato than a store bought one. And there’s always canning if you have too many.
I wish I could plant trees of mango or avocado 😍 sadly I live in the northern hemisphere, so that's not really possible unless you own a giant glasshouse 🙈
Lucky you have your own avacado :(
Herbs can be grown in pots of course, but can larger plants be grown in large pots?
Another great money-saving tip: you can make nut milks with premade nut butters!! About a tablespoon of nut butter with 1-2 cups of water in a blender and you've got the easiest but milk ever in just one minute! No soaking, no straining, no planning ahead! And a jar of nut butter is only like $5-8. That's a lot of nut milk!
Devon Smith game changer
Devon Smith I didn’t know that!
Whaaaaaaat???
@@brittly14 I giggled at the typo, too! I can't tell you how many times I've made funny typos like that, tee hee!
Whyyyyy did this never occur to me? Thank you so much!
Another way to prevent food waste is to keep a scrap bag in the freezer. Not an original idea, but one used for generations. Save vegetable trimmings, onion skins, etc. in the freezer. When you have enough, make a veggie stock. Veggie stock can be used as a soup base, stew base, to flavor rice, quinoa, or just to sip on a cold day. I keep stronger flavored veggie scraps, such as broccoli, cauliflower, separate. In my family, at least, these types of veggies aren’t appreciated in a veggie soup, but welcomed in something like a broccoli/cheese chowder. For those who eat meat and poultry, save bones and meat scraps in the freezer for chicken stock (I recommend you only do this if the chicken is organic) We often pick up a rotisserie chicken when shopping, for a quick dinner when we get home. The already roasted bones and scraps give a great richness and depth to chicken stock. It’s great to have on hand for soup (chicken noodle and kale soup are two favorites in my family. The kale soup is my go-to if I feel a cold coming on-maybe no curative, but very comforting!) Also for flavoring rice, quinoa, etc.
Another great idea for saving! Always good to use up scraps leftover. Thanks for sharing :)
Uau! Never thought of that. Will definitely try it!
What a great idea to make veggie stock from scraps!
I do this too 👍 I have a giant bag of broccoli and cauliflower stalks and other odds and ends of vegetables that I add to as I prepare meals, and then make a vegetable stick or soup out of it once or twice per month.
Woooww!!
I save money by ordering my groceries on the store website and then picking them up. It eliminates my little impulse buys which totally add up. And I only shop once a week.
Is there a charge for ordering the groceries online vs. shopping yourself in the store?
@@beccabenton7985 Most stored do not charge if you pick it up at the store. Walmart has a free pickup. I use them all the time.
Never go to a grocery store hungry or shop from your head. Strictly shop from your list and only the store perimeter. With nuts or grains buy in bulk not pre-packaged.
Every time I tried that they would invariably give me rotten or wilting produce.
The only problem with most grocery stores is that if you're not watching the prices are the checkout, you'll most likely get over charged. I catch hundreds of dollars in misrings a year.
My biggest takeaway from a childhood spent in poverty - eat nose-to-tail. This is the biggest difference I have observed in poverty eating of my home country versus Canada where I grew up. I was raised on bones, blood, fat, tails, tongues, livers, hearts etc. and those foods are so delicious and nutrient-dense but a fraction of the cost of prime cuts. Opening yourself up to a world beyond boneless, skinless chicken breast can seem intimidating at first but you'll discover a wealth of amazing recipes from around the world that have sustained people forever.
Great comment!
Yup
I am from Eastern Ontario in Canada and I grew up eating tongues, fat, liver, etc.
No disrespect but I’m not eating another mammal’s detox organ - liver, no matter how healthy it supposed to be 🤢 I’ll pass on the other things also, along with hooves and brains 😳🤢
My parents grew up in the north of England - and working class families of their generation had exactly the same food philosophy. As a pampered kid I found this weird- but as I grow older I realise how sensible this attitude is. I have found the same food philosophy in places like China where many people have had to watch their finances.
Every 3-4months I 'shop my pantry' to use up as many items as possible. We have had many delicious and interesting meals this way and discovered a few favourites as well.
I love your tips, this is an awesome channel! I have some tricks of my own I'd like to share, here's one for people who like chicken : buy a whole chicken.
1 boil the bones,make broth and store it youlm have enough for a couple of soup meals if you add some beans, noodles, spices etc, mix and match
2. Fry the wings and the legs, serves 2 people with some veggies aside
3. Grill the breast, make a salad
4. Chop the rest of meat, fry up with onions, add water, tomato sauce and green beans
There your lunch fir 3 days is planned lol.
Bonus one : what are you doing if you're not eating rizotto made out of leftovers and some rice once a week
Great tips to use up the whole chicken - love it! Thanks so much for sharing. :)
Thanks!
I like your whole chicken idea. I also use the least favorite cuts not eaten up first to make chicken mayo sandwiches
Unsalted sunflower seeds without the shells are a very cheap way to get in your nutrients without spending so much on other seeds!
This is literally my new favorite healthy + meal prep CZcams channel, spent the last hour binge watching your videos
Welcome to the Downshiftology community :) Take a peek at my website for more delicious recipes as well!
Same
Every one of your videos has helped me maintain a proper healthy kitchen. I’m especially happy that I was able to wear a T-shirt TUCKED IN to my jeans today. Lisa, thank you for being a part of my healthy lifestyle.
That's amazing Connie! So happy to hear my posts and videos are inspiring you to live a healthier lifestyle :)
I suppose everyone already does this: plan your meals for a week and keep room for one or two leftover days. With a weekly meal plan you won't buy too much. Just go to the store once a week.
Meal planning is always the best :)
I do the same thing!
I never do this. I just make sure I've always got rice, pasta, potatoes and spices. Most importantly the spices. That way it doesn't matter what I've got in the house i can make whatever i fancy that day. Everything I buy gets frozen so i just take out what i need and tweak it how i want it. Buying stuff fresh takes too much energy
Totally agree with tip 9! As a family of 4, and only me able to properly cook a meal from scratch, we were throwing away so much fruit and veg on weeks that I was too busy to use up everything I bought. So I started cooking up batches of meals on a sunday with anything I saw was on its way out, and freezing for the boys to reheat through the week. Also, started allocating just one day a week for food shopping, and before making my shopping list, wrote down everything I already had in my fridge and freezer so I didn't double up on stuff by accident. We've saved a shocking amount of money over the last several weeks doing it this way, I honestly can't believe it!
Your freezer is your best friend :) Especially for large families like yours!
Who would dislike this video? Lisa always delivers excellent content to us nourish our bodies. Thanks Lisa!
I think you seriously need to put a video on tips for freezing. Freezing food doesn’t work for me the way you seem to portray and I’ve tried a million things.
Will definitely keep that in mind :)
I second this!
Yes definitely every time I freeze something it turns out bad
Jenny Berger I agree 100%
Downshiftology i second Jenny, it would be really appreciated! As a student the only food I’ve successfully refroze and ate over and over with no issues is chilli. I would love more options and also save up more. Thank you so much for your videos
And the biggest tip is don’t shop at whole foods instead go to sprouts or Trader Joe’s
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On a budget and Whole Foods cannot go together on the same video! Maybe if your budget is at top 1% then Whole Foods is a budget option.
Even cheaper is Walmart and Winco in the US.
Yes. Trader Joe’s is so much cheaper but there are certain things you can’t get at Trader Joe’s like mason jars, Tupperware bowls...but I do prefer Trader Joe’s or even target.
@@Sonicxis4ever Most veggies. Forget trying to find spaghetti squash or some of the extra veggies.
@@lifebeyondthesalary2458 I do t buy their processed foods. I used to and then I realized they have so much sodium
Lisa
I have learned so many healthy tips and tasty recipes from your kind efforts to share your knowledge. With heartfelt gratitude, I thank you!❤️😊❤️
Wonderful! I'm so happy to hear that Sharon! x
Great ideas when it comes to freezing things. Especially since I hate wasting foods like bananas, avocados, and spinach. Another idea I use when it comes to preserving Salad mix, spinach, heads of lettuce, bell peppers, sometimes tomatoes is to just add a sheet of good quality paper towel folded up into the container or package or these items and it can really extend the time from an extra week to almost a month (lettuce) in the refrigerator section, not freezer. Works best if the foods are very fresh at time of purchase.
I love watching these videos. Especially before a nap, her voice is so soothing
like the fact that you are using reusable bags instead of plastic ones!!
These bags are the best!
Downshiftology do you have a link?
Gary Holland it’s on the description
I keep my weight and budget under control by skipping lunch. I usually have a big protein-rich breakfast in the morning and a balanced dinner in the evening.When I feel hungry in between I only have one or two fruits, some nuts and coffee/herbal tea and tons of water.
Even though I have ADHD it’s so easy to watch your videos to the end 👍🏼 you’re so good on camera. Your eyes are always smiling too ☺️
Love this!! Eating healthy, clean and organic is so important for our health and wellness, and helps anti-inflammation. Not enough of us pay attention to what we are eating! Eating clean and organic can even help prevent or even REVERSE chronic diseases! 👊✨
_"The truth is eating wholesome-delicious food doesn't have to be expensive. The key is to hone in on strategic budget-friendly picks; to make sure you're stocked with the right kitchen staples; and take steps to minimize food waste."_
*TOP 10 TIPS:*
1) *Replace Some Meat with Other Proteins.*
Recommended to buy organic, grass-fed meat options. Buy the highest quality that fits within your budgetary limits. Recommended to supplement or split your protein intake with plant-based options like beans, Chickpeas, and Lentils.
2) *Use the Least Expensive Cuts of Meat.*
Become familiar with the tougher cuts of meat that are less expensive. Examples include pork shoulder, beef chuck, and stew meat.
3) *Buy Eggs.*
Least expensive source of protein. Eggs can also be eaten in a variety of ways and varying meal times.
4) *Shop and Eat in Season.*
In-season foods tend to be more abundant and cheaper in price. You can also extend the benefit of cheaper in-season foods by buying them in bulk and freezing them for later consumption.
5) *Walnuts.*
Snack on Walnuts because they are cheaper and more nutrient dense with Omega-3's than many other nut options like Cashews, Almonds and Pecans.
6) *Frozen Fruits and Vegetables.*
Frozen fruits are less expensive and just as nutritious as the fresh kind.
7) *Nut Milk.*
Non-dairy milks are expensive, but you can make your own.
Examples include Cashew and Hemp milk.
8) *Skip Pre-Made Healthy Treats.*
Packaged healthy treats include granola bars, protein bars, dairy-free ice cream. You're paying a premium for these products. Most of these items can be made at home more cheaply.
9) *Minimize Food Waste by Freezing Food.*
Limit the loss of food due to spoilage by using your freezer to store foods for longer periods until you need them.
10) *Consider Club Memberships.*
Costco, Sam's Club and Amazon Prime are examples of member-discounted shopping outlets.
Savings can be made by buying in bulk, shopping with specialty discounts, or saving on gas by having items delivered to you in the mail.
Wow... thank you for this valuable comment!
@@anacorona2527 he just wrote what she said in the video.
Lots of good ideas here. I am elderly and do keep to a budget. I purchase almond milk. It is not that expensive compared to dairy milk and I do not plan to invest in one of the very expensive blender/processors.
I’m so glad you mentioned frozen fruits and vegetables. I just watched a video where a woman explained how the berries are picked at their peak when they are ripe and also they have more antioxidants than regular berries also, they are cheaper!!
So needed this! Trying to lower the amount of money I spend a week so this video is very helpful. What am I am trying to incorporate is to only go to the grocery store once a week, plan your meals ahead of time, look for coupons/discounts that are going on in the store, and buy in bulk cleaning items/toilet paper etc
Congrats on making it to Dr Mark Hymans picks!!!! I was so excited to see you listed because I have been watching you for a long time.
I enjoy your tips. Can you do a video about recepies on a budget?
I will definitely keep that in mind :)
Great suggestions! I second the frozen fruit and veg idea. My fav part about this is you can eat as little or as much as you want without wasting. So this helps me get a little more veg in everything where I otherwise wouldn't want to open a big can or prep something fresh.
My fav frozen thing these days is mango. Yes smoothies but I eat it right out of the bag...its sweet and bright and satisfies like ice cream. I also prefer frozen because fresh mango is slimy and slippery when you are prepping it. And fresh is stringy and gets in your teeth.
I have seen somewhere that you can make a taco meat substitute with a sautéed blend of lentils and walnuts.
Your website is so refreshing, informative and do-able. I'm hooked. Thanks.
Lisa! I love your channel! Thank you so much!💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
Thank you so much for those great ideas and I would love to add to keep the avocado For long I just mash it up with garlic, lemon, olive oil, salt and cumin then I store it in a glass jar and I top it off with olive oil to seal it from the air it last me for two weeks in the fridge and it tastes so good with sandwiches or as salad dressing 💖
Wow 🤤
This is a life changer! Thanks you for sharing. Amazing!
Love your tips! Thanks for sharing in such an organized and engaging way!
Thank you! Enjoy the video and I hope these tips work for you :)
This was way more down to earth than I thought it would be. Awesome.
Thank you so much!! I have been really struggling with our grocery budget lately. This helped me a ton!!!
Food is my medicine but I am late to learning the joy of food. I loved this video but I'm sad that you are pushing Amazon when buying local is what we need to encourage and support. My best tip for cooking healthy on a budget if you don't know someone with a garden is to use the local food bank once a week for all the fresh produce they have, plan your meals based on what you got, and then shop at the local food coop for whatever else you need. For me, the even bigger benefit of using the food bank is that now my diet gets more variety because I'm not afraid to try all the produce they have like I am when I'm at the store with my tiny food budget. Your website and blog is going to be very helpful and I appreciate your good work a lot. Thank you. Jesse Larsen, Bellingham, WA
Isn't food bank for those who can't afford to buy food? You may want to find a different way to save money so you don't deprive from those who really need the food bank - no offense, just saying.
Good evening from France 🇫🇷
I don't know if you speak the french, but there are two books that I will be offered Christmas. It's about "our adventure without fridge or almost" by Marie Cochard (Notre aventure sans frigo ou presque). This book talks about how to conserve vegetables, fruits and find alternatives more ecological than the fridge. The author thinks fridge serves more closet than a true means of conservation but I admit, I think it must be difficult to do without it completely.The second, it's "feelings" (les épluchures) of the same author, talks about the French people call "no-waste cooking" (cuisine anti-gaspillage), it's a new phenomenon which consists (for exemple) to make great recipes with carrot tops, apple cores, or peduncles of apples... I think these are good inspirational books to live better.. as Bea Johnson' book :)
I'd buy that if it were in English.
I have tried to do. You have to replace the fridge with earthenware pottery, sand crates, brown paper bags, glass jars oil, vinegars salt - not too hard when get practice:)
Merci!
Juicing is my speciality. Your channel gives me inspiration. This is wonderful.
As a 69 year old who has enjoyed cooking for many years, I am SO impressed by your recipes and composure - even the outtakes are great! ;) - you are a godsend! Thank you for your enthusiasm and authenticity. I look forward to trying your recipes! :) :) :)
Thanks so much for your kind words Rosa 😊I'm glad you're enjoying all my videos and recipes.
its actually my first time watching .. i really enjoyed it.. Everything so neat and organized... it gave me so much motivation.. so thanks
So glad to hear that - and welcome to the Downshiftology community :)
I just came across your channel & subscribed. I love finding ways to save money & eat healthy. Can’t wait to see your other videos! Great job 👍
Thanks so much!
Making a grocery list and sticking to it, to avoid overspending!
Love all the tips. Something that has worked for my family is to meal plan and buy accordingly. Also, shop your pantry and freezer before going to the store.
Yes! Agree with everything above :)
I suggest eating walnuts with cheese. Prep your food list and meals a week or so ahead. Freeze protein pancakes ( I make butternut squash pancakes and add protein powder ). Use ice cube trays to freeze lemon, mint and ginger ( add to acv and warm water ). You can purée avocados, herbs, greens and even kefir. Handy in making shakes and smoothies.
Walnuts, cheese and apple is one of my go to snacks... soooo good.
Yes! Freezing pancakes is a great way to manage leftovers :)
Great video! The only thing I disagree with is the need to purchase organic, grass-fed meat. There’s absolutely no reason why people on a budget should feel they can only purchase meat with those marketing labels. All cattle are raised on grass - some are just fed grains as well for extra energy. Pigs, chickens, and turkeys don’t eat grass and actually have a better life when raised indoors. There’s less spread of disease, less harm from weather conditions, and better biosecurity. Scientific research also supports that there is little to no difference in organic and convention products. I am a supporter of consumer choice, especially when you can buy non-organic, non-grass raised meat at a lower cost with no difference in safety and nutritional value.
finally useful advice even for me, a very frugal person from europe
😲 I've been drinking almond/cashew milk for years and never thought of making my own! Totally going to try this!
Make friends with your local Butcher, Fishmonger, Farmers Market vendors. They often give you tips on what's good, what's cheap this week and what's coming up next week. My local butcher sends out text messages to his customers about his weekly specials.
Yes! Most definitely. 👍
I really enjoy your video's. You have so many great ideas and tips. I use them a lot. Thanks!
Thanks for following along Christina! Glad to hear my tips and tricks are working for you :)
Congratulation! You’ve worked on your voice modulation! Bravo! We hear the difference!
this woman is the most beatifulest inside and out. i dont think i've ever learned so much new stuff in such a short time frame. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
So happy to hear that Jesse 😊I hope to provide as much information as I can for my followers!
This is great stuff!
This will really help!
I loved this video, Lisa! Thank you! I am on a fixed income and your tips are so useful. I like the reusable/washable freezer bags.
Those stasher bags are definitely a kitchen essential! I hope these tips will help you when you're grocery shopping next :)
Hi Lisa, I am sure it has been said before, but could you pls repeat where to find the stasher bags you use?Many thanks ... And as always GREAT VIDEO!; ))
Thank you, Lisa. Great tips. I totally love the organic selection at Costco.
Fantastic. You are such a great resource and so creative.
First rule to eat healthy, organic, grass-fed, gluten-free, etc... BUY AT ALDI'S!!!
Seriously Aldi is my favorite!
Do they even carry that kind of stuff?
None in my area ;(
Here in Germany, Aldi is literally the worst
B. I disagree...Aldi in Germany is great as it is here...
Another super helpful video! Cheers! I just did some math on making my own almond milk vs. store bought and the cheapest almonds I could find were at Costco Canada. $39.99 for a 3kg (6.6 lbs) bag. Assuming 1 cup of almonds per 5 cups of water recipe yielding 5 cups of milk, that bag of almonds would get you around 13 litres of almond milk. That's roughly $3.10 (CDN) per litre. Store bought almond milk is around $4 for 1.89L unless it's on sale at around $3.50. So realistically, the benefit of making your own is only knowing what is in it and not really cost savings. Just thought I'd throw in my $0.02 for what that's worth, in case anyone was thinking of making their own.
Yes, doing the math is always key. And of course the price of nuts and seeds can fluctuate wildly based on type and region (as does the packaged variety).
I don't know how it is in US or Canada, but the vegetal milk we get here in Spain, the proportion of nuts is super low... we basically get water "dirty" with rice and a very low percentage of nuts... making it yourself guarantee the quality of it. But thank you for your comments... I also thought it would be much cheaper
One great bonus of making your own (anything) is - less or even _no_ packaging.
@@chezmoi42 Very true!
Any penny saved is a penny made especially for people on a tight budget and trying to eat healthy.
I love this video. I love eating healthy but it’s hard financially. I’m always cutting corners. So please keep making videos like this!
I will definitely keep this in mind for the new year! Stay tuned 😊
Lisa, these are all super valuable tips! You seem to be the kind of friend I’d love to have in my life. Hugs!
Thanks so much Ana 😊
I'm slowly shifting my lifestyle to eating healthier. Just want to ask what are the healthy staple foods in your kitchen? 😁
Jewel Tungpalan great question it is a good idea for a video ☺️☺️
I keep lots of frozen fruits, veg, and blends. I like keeping corn, peas, stir fry blends, mixed veg, California blend. For fruit mango is the best thing ever.
I like canned chickpeas, black beans, rotel tomatoes, tuna, mandarins and pineapple.
Dried cranberries, round box oatmeal. I keep barley for very interesting soups. Brown rice, quinoa.
Always fresh salad veggies, tomatoes, and carrots are cheap and long lasting. Potatoes, onions, garlic. Jalapeños are pretty cheap and very flavorful. Apples, oranges, bananas.
Eggs!
Congrats on your healthier lifestyle shifts! One of my 'every week' staple foods in my fridge is the 1lb. container of organic baby spinach.... I get it at Walmart for the best price around. Spinach is awesome for vitamins & minerals, micro nutrients, calcium, chlorophyll, iron & even protein! I put it in everything from smoothies, salads, veggie wraps, sandwiches, soups and so on. It's a must-have in the fridge!
@@lethiapage4767 wow, thank you so much for sharing!
@@CleanFoodLiving thank you! I should probably do that too
If you wish to cook lentils routinely then get a pressure cooker. Not only is it quick but it also makes the food more digestible and easy on your gut.
Please explain how it helps with digestion.
Yes. Soak any dry beans/lentils overnight and then cook in pressure cooker until 4-5 whistles. It takes roughly 20-25min to cook in pressure cooker.
I don't get why people cook their dry beans for hours in open pan without soaking.
omg!! I just discovered your channel. I love love you! Your videos are so smart and efficient. No filler words or actions. Just all around good information from start to finish! TY!
Thanks so much Roro!😊
Just love your videos. They are so intimidating and inspiring to lead a really healthy life... Thanks to you! lots of Love!!
Dehydrating things like celery, garlic, onions, etc, is something I started two years ago and it helps my budget. I hate wasting food.
How do you do it and how do you use them?
@@corinawohlfert1787 I bought a dehydrator to make jerky and roll ups for my sons many years ago. To re hydrate, just soak in hot water for a few minutes. I bought a book and it explains the basics.
Thank you, as always......you rocked this video.
Thanks so much Debbie!
I have been binge watching your videos today! Awesome! Love your everything! Very inspiring ❤️❤️
So glad to hear that Penny 😊
I love your videos. You're so intelligent and well spoken. I always learn something from you.
Thanks so much Dayna :)
Following you from near Toulouse, France. Your channel is so interesting, thank you ! 🥗🌄
Thanks for following along :) Enjoy the video!
What!.. u can freeze spinach and avacodo!... Costco here I come!
Haha! Yes you can :)
IKR! I didn’t know either, especially a leafy green like spinach. Great tip!
@@dv7361 But keep in mind the spinach, avocado and any other vegetable or fruit will be soft and mushy once it thaws. Those items should be cooked or put into smoothies imo. Happy cooking😍
Thank you, thank you! 💛 I love your channel. This helped a lot!
I am so glad I found you. I have an autoimmune disorder dealing with my stomach and I get many good healthy ideas because of you.
I'm glad you stumbled upon Downshiftology as well! 😊Hope you enjoy all the recipes as well as learn a few things along the way.
Downshiftology it’s quite fun seeing what works with me and what works against me. So far I have lost about 200 pounds. I went from 400 pounds to 195. Granted most of that weight loss was due to my disorder, but I am now learning how to eat food again, but this time I am doing it right and better for my body. I am proud of where I have come from. I am much healthier and I have found a love of cooking.
I actually prioritize meat and eggs. It has definitely changed my appetite as I do not feel hungry as often as usual! Bulking up with plant based stuff has ended up costing more and since the stomach has been bulked up so much, you end up hungry more often. We have even cut down on our plastics to 80-90% because of our lifestyle change. Meat with a good amount of fat paired with eggs are already packed with nutrition (contrary to popular belief!).
We do buy frozen fruit (strawbs and blurbs) as a treat!
Save up the bones from the meat you eat, freeze them and when the amount is enough, boil them for broth!
We also render our own fat from the meat we eat and save it to cook with. We haven't bought any oil for months now! Less waste and cost.
I do also agree with the tougher meat types and slow cook them. :)
If you know someone who can help with the healthy eating and staying on budget, use them!
I have a aunt that lives in another country than me, and their almonds always goes on sale in the wintertime(for almost half the price we have).
I always ask for quite a bit, and just put the exess in the freezer for future use. Saves me a lot of money, and I always snack on almonds throughout the day.
I also "use" my family in the sense, that if I know I want or need something food-related, that could be bought as a gift- I ask for it.
This christmas my boyfriend and I got a Wok, and that wish saved us a lot of money on somthing we are going to use often.
I just discovered your channel and I'm really inspired by your highquality videos. Great work😊
For what you said about packaged snacks, I would advise going to the dollar store in their healthy food section. They have cliff bars and nut and fruit bars that taste just like Lara Bars
Great video thank you so much. Can you make more videos on anti inflammatory foods and the difference between organic and non organic. ❤❤❤
Yes! I will definitely keep that in mind :)
That's a great idea!
Great video! Would love to see some items you get at costco! Always looking for new products!
Thanks Ginger! Will definitely keep a grocery haul in mind :)
ginger hoffmeyer Great idea, Ginger! I would love to see that too! 🛒📦
I really love the way your meal prep❤️All stuff looks super fresh yammy!! I’m almost addicted to fast food these days Gosh😭Let me try eat properly from now on. Thank you for reminding me
I love how much your videos resonate with me!! thank you for the cashew milk recipe here!
I get my organic ground beef from target. 5% off red card holders!
be honest, I'm going every 2 weeks on local food pantry at church to get dry beans, raw honey, oats, brown rice to make more healthy plant-based food. That way I'm not shopping a lot at the store these items and saving money...
Save wilted salad by cooking it slightly, good idea! Not a fan of Amazon, they are not nice as an employer. I really like your ideas, Lisa. Thank you! Smart and healthy!
All I can say is I love your small white pot!! Super cute!!
Thank you!! 😊
Thank you! I needed this! ☺️ i would really like to see a video on how to freeze foods/meals. I get confused sometimes. I don’t know all the rules lol
Hope you enjoy this video :) And I will definitely keep that in mind.
Learning you can freeze chia pudding - Blew my mind! I am so excited for that! I have chronic pain so it is finding the energy/time but that seems manageable. It is amazing all you can freeze just in the last few videos! 😱🥶😉 Thank you!
I would love to see a video on this too!
Leslie Einhaus Me too! Whenever I make a batch of chia pudding I don’t eat it quick enough and it ends up going bad! I’m so happy I learned that I can freeze it.
Hi Lisa, I just found your channel today and really love everything that you are doing.
I've looked at your website as well and love that you are able to sort your recipes based on your diet but is it possible to sort for two diets at the same time? For example, I am allergic to milk/dairy products and I am also trying to stick to a keto diet.
Welcome to the Downshiftology community :) Yes! You can click 2 diets at once, just wait for one diet to load, and then click the next one.
@@Downshiftology I see what you mean now, I was just using the drop down menu from the home page I didn't actually click Recipes. Thank You!
I'm so glad I found this channel!
Tip on the Costco membership: share it with someone. Then, it's $30 per person.
Welcome to the Downshiftology community 😊
Useing root vegetable greens!!!
Turnip greens, beet greens, carrot greens . . . they all taste great and are practicly for free.
I used carrot greens in my falafel when I did not had enough parsley, but they also make a very nice pesto that goes great with roastes carrots.
Beetreens make a good salad, can be added to pretty much every dish similar to spinach or can be prepared line swiss chard . . .
radish greens are a bit prickly, but sautee them a bit and you will not notice it anymore.
Just wondering have you ever lived on a very tight budget ? Organic is way too expensive, (Eggs 50 cent for 1 go to Aldie can get dozen or more for less then a dollar ! loved some of your suggestions but realistically this can not always happen tips on buying food near is end date is more economically viable IF you have a freezer - Buying a Costco card on a very tight budget is not possible !
Just do the best that you can I suppose. It's very difficult with a very tight budget.
This video is for Middle-Class people who _want_ to save money.
Not actual poor people.
There are very few idea videos out there for _us._
Just a suggestion, you could partner with another person and split the cost of the membership. You both would have your own membership card at half the price
I check out the sales before I go and plan meals based on the sales.
I find a lot of authentic mexican food is really cheap although can be more labor intensive. Not just bean burritos and tacos but things like tamales, cheese enchiladas, potato tacos, ground beef tacos, chile rellenos etc. If beans cause bloating you can soak them first and herbs to reduce bloating.
Shop at Grocery Outlet and you'll save a ton of money too
I just discovered your channel and I'm already a huge fan of you and your highquality videos😊
I'm absolutely obsessed with your frickin channel and I just started watching you yesterday and I've seen HOW many videos. Sheesh
Hahah welcome to the Downshiftology community Brittney :)
Same!
Where can I buy those freezer bags you used throughout your well done video?
You can find them on the shop page on my website :) downshiftology.com/shop/?fwp_shop=prep-storage
I pay $6 for 5 dozen large eggs at Walmart... literally haha
Thank you so much for this video! We are on a budget but I need to eat healthy due to digestive and bladder issues. This video was so helpful!
Glad to hear that :)
Love your video. I liked all your tips. Just enough for a busy person like myself without having to go out of my way.
Thanks :) I hope these videos can help!
Frozen bananas are delicious made into ice cream. (see Dan Churchill on YT)
For anyone who has more questions on what to buy/avoid, check out flavcity with Bobby Parrish. He has many videos with lots of helpful information.
JoJo Skye Exactly! And the nutrition is so much higher as well, which a lot of people don’t realize 👍🏻
I'm very lucky to have a friend who keeps chickens in her garden. Each chicken lays an egg a day so for her she ends up with 48 eggs a week. So I give her the money I would normally pay for eggs and she saves it up to buy supplies for the chickens. Sometimes worth asking about as a lot if people keep chickens and have more eggs than they can use. 🐔🐓
Sheryl Heggie
That’s wonderful! My MIL would give me eggs from her chickens, though not very often since we don’t live close. But they had to get rid of their chickens since they moved. Definitely the best option!
@@janice9760 Hi Janice I was just trying to work out what MIL is. 🤦♀️I take it it's your Mother in law?? 🤣
Even just when you see her is a bonus. 🐓
Sheryl Heggie
You are correct! 🙂 yes, thankfully we get along really well too!
So glad I found your channel. That avocado tip is a lifesaver!
Welcome to the Downshiftology community! 😊 Hope you learn tons of new things and enjoy my recipes as well.
So helpful! Thank you for sharing! 😊