Extreme Budget Clean Keto DOLLAR TREE Grocery Haul

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    I went to the Dollar Tree in search of some clean keto foods, and what I found was nothing short of amazing! As in turns out, the Dollar Tree has some great clean keto products. Let's see what I found, and I'll see you in the comments!

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  • @ThomasDeLauerOfficial
    @ThomasDeLauerOfficial  Před 3 lety +141

    Please join my email list and you’ll get a free beginner keto meal plan: thomasdelauer.lpages.co/real-person-keto/

    • @ted_oz
      @ted_oz Před 3 lety +3

      Why don’t you eat the food on camera? Don’t believe you eat that trash.

    • @Falcodrin
      @Falcodrin Před 3 lety +1

      Just a note on iodine. It's good to keep your body topped up because nuclear warfare would result in radioactive iodine isotopes in the air. If you are topped up your body will remove any you absorb instead of holding on to it causing thyroid issues.

    • @saramatheny5317
      @saramatheny5317 Před 3 lety +9

      My problem is that not all dollar trees has fish not all dollar trees are equal

    • @jonathang8996
      @jonathang8996 Před 3 lety +2

      @@ted_oz the stuff he bought probably tastes terrible. He would never be able to do a long-term keto diet consisting of dollar tree items. The stuff he normally eats is high priced/high quality keto stuff.

    • @Karen-ur6mm
      @Karen-ur6mm Před 2 lety +1

      I'm struggling with keto bc I'm a terrible cook.. ..what do you do if you are not a good cook.. I've found a few restaurants who do keto but few

  • @kodyeldridge5847
    @kodyeldridge5847 Před 3 lety +933

    This guy is so realistic and unpretentious about everyday eating/dieting. It's refreshing.

    • @mikeoxlong2278
      @mikeoxlong2278 Před 3 lety +23

      Most wouldnt give the dollar tree a chance but my mans prob understands the struggle lmfao

    • @locksandlace2438
      @locksandlace2438 Před 2 lety +7

      I agree …very refreshing

    • @baberkhanbk
      @baberkhanbk Před 2 lety +1

      Its overwhelming in my opinion.. idk why

    • @brianwnc8168
      @brianwnc8168 Před 2 lety +6

      You don't think he's getting kickbacks from the store? He gets kickbacks from all kinds of products he promotes

    • @KennyA09
      @KennyA09 Před 2 lety +12

      @@brianwnc8168 Dollar Tree doesn't really need influencers promoting them. The promotion is in the name.

  • @kezasmith6546
    @kezasmith6546 Před 3 lety +496

    I'm not on Keto but I could not turn him off. I was just amazed at how informative he was.

    • @TheMarinemom02
      @TheMarinemom02 Před 3 lety +14

      Exactly. He’s easy on the eyes and great for the brain! Love this guy!

    • @heatherhughes9246
      @heatherhughes9246 Před 3 lety +16

      Same here! I found it nice that he quickly explained reasons why to avoid stuff rather than saying "oh I'm not getting the peanuts"

    • @karmenester3
      @karmenester3 Před 3 lety +4

      😅 true

    • @kaylakay08
      @kaylakay08 Před 3 lety +3

      Same here! And I love the dollar tree. This was so good.

    • @sarahsuhr5172
      @sarahsuhr5172 Před 3 lety +1

      Same!

  • @michaelcroos4713
    @michaelcroos4713 Před 2 lety +261

    Another thing, Thomas, this is great for retired seniors on Social Security/fixed incomes trying to live on keto! I already shop there, got many of the items you found and glad you pointed out others for me. Yep, we all HAVE TO start reading labels religiously. THANK YOU!

    • @jodybogdanovich4333
      @jodybogdanovich4333 Před 2 lety +16

      Yes, Michael! I'm 66, on Social Security, and week 2 of keto. And I shop Dollar Tree a lot already.

    • @mensb1936
      @mensb1936 Před 2 lety +1

      you two should meet up and start a matchmaking service

  • @santahawes8389
    @santahawes8389 Před 2 lety +59

    As someone that lives on a tight budget, your videos are not only informative, but inspiring. This video presents an option I would never have even thought of. Thank you! BTW, while I may not doa "truely" clean keto, I am down 80 pounds, moods are up, energy is up, and the brain fog is gone. Turns out, finding you and keto has turned my health around!

    • @valtoton2982
      @valtoton2982 Před 2 lety +2

      Congratulations! Keep up the great work, that's very impressive! Don't ever get down on your for not doing it perfectly, you're doing it and think of how far you've come as well as where you would be if you hadn't even started! 🤗

    • @gliver2549
      @gliver2549 Před 2 lety +1

      buff santa this year lol

  • @BobbyParrish
    @BobbyParrish Před 3 lety +1332

    I literally just dropped a extreme budget Dollar Tree haul at the same time, great minds! Lets collab in person again, if the fans want that?!

    • @Hyperjeffv2
      @Hyperjeffv2 Před 3 lety +40

      another in person collab needs to happen bobby! keep up the great work you two!

    • @jond.6816
      @jond.6816 Před 3 lety +22

      Thank you two for the great health videos. Slowly changing the world for the better!

    • @denitam917
      @denitam917 Před 3 lety +12

      🤚 and talk about 100% grass-fed beef 😉

    • @patriciamurray1720
      @patriciamurray1720 Před 3 lety +9

      👍🏻👏🏼

    • @ogledalce1
      @ogledalce1 Před 3 lety +11

      Yes, do it!

  • @thaliahsangria4671
    @thaliahsangria4671 Před 3 lety +808

    This dollar tree looks well stocked and clean. My local store is a mess and doesn’t have that much stuff

    • @nphilly420
      @nphilly420 Před 3 lety +12

      same yo

    • @jellyhecor1289
      @jellyhecor1289 Před 3 lety +22

      Same here so I found out the delivery days and go extra early on them delivery days . because if not ppl stock buy.

    • @fatts2643
      @fatts2643 Před 3 lety +27

      U probably live in the hood lol jk but seriously in the nicer areas there's better stuff and name brands

    • @divinediva_
      @divinediva_ Před 3 lety +6

      Definitely varies by store location. There are several in my city. Some larger with wider selections, but some of the smaller ones are decent hear as well.

    • @thaliahsangria4671
      @thaliahsangria4671 Před 3 lety +6

      @@divinediva_ yeah I wish I lived near a Crafting dollar tree that have all the cute stuff.

  • @moonshynegirl172
    @moonshynegirl172 Před 3 lety +240

    You didn't look at them, but I love the freeze dried strawberries. Ingredients: strawberries.

  • @barrerasnomas2058
    @barrerasnomas2058 Před 2 lety +94

    Seriously, just solved my lunch meal prep without going outside my family’s regular meal budget. Between these finds and leftovers it is more sustainable. Much appreciated, gonna go hit up dollar tree.

    • @chicagotonyv
      @chicagotonyv Před 2 lety +3

      Me too! I have been spending more money on keto than I need to. This vid really opened my eyes.

  • @dianahdeborah816
    @dianahdeborah816 Před 3 lety +1084

    Thanks I need this.! You helped me lose 103 pounds within 11 months thanks

    • @paigehodges
      @paigehodges Před 3 lety +57

      Wow Dianah that’s amazing! Very inspiring, congrats on your hard work, dedication, and success on your health journey! Wishing you all the best - Paige

    • @JustCallMeLiberty
      @JustCallMeLiberty Před 3 lety +13

      Congrats!

    • @DB4331
      @DB4331 Před 3 lety +37

      Damn 103 pounds in 11 months, that's impressive.

    • @makaisenki
      @makaisenki Před 3 lety +16

      That's incredibly impressive for a woman to lose in a year. The most I've lost in a year with an incredibly active job and fasting as a Young Man is 60 lb and I've flatlined since then, but after losing 130 lb it's expected. I'm literally trying to burn fat that's been on my body since I was 12-16 and I couldn't even lose that weight doing Atkins and exercising it 18.

    • @lockergr
      @lockergr Před 3 lety +12

      Damn girl! That's impressive!

  • @ninaadams2181
    @ninaadams2181 Před 3 lety +318

    After more than ten years of failure, watching your videos has helped me lose 70 lbs in 10 months, I have lowered my BMI 11%, systolic & diastolic blood pressure are down by 10 points each & my bpm is 30 beats lower! I feel great & I am on my way to getting off all Rx's. I cannot express how grateful I am! 🙏🏿🙏🏽🙏🏻

    • @justafryguy
      @justafryguy Před 3 lety +8

      Wow that’s inspiring! I started taking high blood pressure meds and need to lose about 100lbs. So thank you for sharing!

    • @mrruffles7849
      @mrruffles7849 Před 3 lety +6

      Thats incredible! Keep up the good work. 🙂

    • @meghan4884
      @meghan4884 Před 3 lety +1

      I have chill bumps reading this, so excited for you and your wellness journey!

    • @ForGoodnesSake
      @ForGoodnesSake Před 3 lety

      Oh my goodness, that's so awesome!!

    • @ret737
      @ret737 Před 3 lety +2

      You GO Nina!!

  • @KosmicKailey
    @KosmicKailey Před 2 lety +44

    I love these kinds of educational videos. This makes this doable for anyone. People always say eating healthy is expensive and it does not have to be. I would shop there if I really needed to. Thanks!

  • @richardbicycle5262
    @richardbicycle5262 Před rokem +13

    These budget grocery vids are so helpful I can't even believe it, trying to do lower carb/cleaner foods, currently have a very low budget with really just walmart/dollar stores closeby for cheap groceries...Thank you!

  • @Lulu-vw8nq
    @Lulu-vw8nq Před 3 lety +726

    I want a video of you actually eating that dollar tree stuff.

    • @beachgirl445
      @beachgirl445 Před 3 lety +25

      ^this

    • @topherjoe1
      @topherjoe1 Před 3 lety +47

      I have had everyone of these items. All are good except the frozen veggies, make sure it is not frozen in a solid mass and separates easily under your fingers. Often they have thawed and refrozen in shipping and when that happens they taste awful. They have mixed berries that are good and there is always pizza sauce without sugar added in jar. I stock up on olives there as well.

    • @jamienonemaker9015
      @jamienonemaker9015 Před 3 lety +16

      @@topherjoe1 agreed... That asparagus is HORRIBLE I had bought three packages when it rotated through my local place... after trying the 1st one without even opening them, the other 2 went in the trash along with it.... However the riced cauliflower was good and served its purpose... I stick with that and the berries from the frozen section that's about it, I wouldn't trust any of that meat...🤢 I'll stick with the canned stuff from the dollar store LOL can't beat white albacore tuna fish for a buck

    • @topherjoe1
      @topherjoe1 Před 3 lety +14

      @@jamienonemaker9015 I would choose the albacore over the the canned tuna, the albacore is solid, the regular canned is soupy, I forgot they often have tuna in a packet and that is solid as well. I don't eat fish often much anymore knowing their high fat content "stores" toxins. Overall it is a great place to shop for essentials like laundry, dish soap, cleaning supplies, storage bags, garbage bags, containers, batteries those all can be pricey, buying there will allow you to save some money so you can buy fresh veggies or better quality frozen elsewhere.

    • @Entirelyxtooxtired
      @Entirelyxtooxtired Před 3 lety +18

      I've made asparagus from DT and it was AMAZING I eat plenty of foods from there and many are good brands like kraft. But you have to be careful some of its a rip off and you can get it from other places for less than a dollar

  • @big-ehealthfitness3483
    @big-ehealthfitness3483 Před 3 lety +614

    Honestly, he's shopping at DT only to prove a point that no one has an excuse not to eat a healthy ketogenic lifestyle. He may not actually eat some of the food that he brought but it was a great demonstration on showing people that it is possible. "No Excuses"

    • @spikefivefivefive
      @spikefivefivefive Před 3 lety +48

      It also goes to show that you can eat decent and cheap for those who cry that their food stamps aren't enough.

    • @boots7859
      @boots7859 Před 3 lety +23

      @@spikefivefivefive 20+ years ago after I'd recently moved to NorCal I was in-line at Luckys when the lady in front of me pulled out stacks of food stamps to pay for high quality cuts of steak, and other expensive products.
      Outside, she jumped into a 5-6 y.o. Jag and took off.

    • @shaundraevans7559
      @shaundraevans7559 Před 3 lety +14

      @@merediths216 When followed correctly ketosis can be an efficient and healthy way for allot of people to loose weight and it can help with some health conditions like epilepsy. There is a difference between dietary ketosis and ketoacidosis. What happens with diabetic patients is ketoacidosis. Ketoacidosis happens when someone has a health condition that puts their body into overdrive of ketones that makes them produce dangerous levels of ketones. Dietary ketosis does not produce enough ketones to cause a dangerous effect nor can it ever. Ketoacidosis happens from health condition or abnormality . Keto does not exclude random things but specific things like starches and grains. Contrary to popular belief it is not carb free. We do consume carbs they are just from berries, and non starchy vegetable sources. I don't think everyone should eat keto though nor it is for everyone. But it can and does have positive effects on the bodies and health of many people.

    • @shaundraevans7559
      @shaundraevans7559 Před 3 lety +4

      @@merediths216 Yeah no problem. Different dieticians have biases. Seeing dieticians or physicians who are well educated on keto and how to properly maintain the diet will have a different approach. My dieticians I have seen for my type 2 highly suggested it and or a low carb diet.

    • @christilh5531
      @christilh5531 Před 3 lety +97

      @@boots7859 As someone who used to be homeless living in my vehicle with two small children because I escaped an abusive relationship - stop judging people when you have zero idea of their circumstances. I had a Lexus but I had been granted use of it (not ownership, just use) by the courts. So I had no choice but to drive THAT car and I was literally spat on at a food bank because someone saw me getting in it and decided they knew that I was using the system. Again I was h o m e l e s s and living in it with two small children, we were on a waiting list to get into the local domestic violence shelter but I had nowhere else to go and I couldn't help that I just happened to have a nice car *that I couldn't sell because it wasn't mine.*. And trust me, this situation may not be common but it's not as UNcommon as people think.
      The same with steaks - food stamps roll over. When I was homeless and then in the DV shelter I saved $20 from my food stamps every single month so that when holidays and birthdays came around I could splurge on nicer things to feel "normal" and not always have to think about how I was in such a bad situation. I had people at the store giving me crap for buying cupcakes with my EBT (they were for my kids' birthdays), for buying thanksgiving dinner with it, and for buying a steak *for my birthday*. I had to plan months ahead to be sure those things happened just for a sense of normalcy. Stop perpetuating the idea that poor people can't have or don't deserve nice things just because they're poor.
      Actual poor people are tired of the judgement. I'm very lucky to have pulled myself out of that, but it was thanks to a lot of luck that happened in my life to put me on a better path - not everyone has that kind of privelege.

  • @petuniaromania6294
    @petuniaromania6294 Před 2 lety +26

    Dollar Tree and Dollar General stores have created these "marketplace" stores in different parts of the country, especially in some places called food deserts; it's a real blessing. I find that they have whole, natural foods, even fresh vegetables and fruits - it's incredible! Thanks to their new marketing strategy and products, and in my humble opinion, people of all incomes can now eat and provide their loved ones with much healthier meals, and that's vital to their health. :)

    • @outoftheforest7652
      @outoftheforest7652 Před rokem

      Our Dollar General in our little town *(nearest krogers is 20 minutes away) SUCKS. never stocked.. (other DGs are better but ourse sucks). and it is frustrating

  • @isaperdp
    @isaperdp Před 3 lety +59

    I would love to see him meal prep with this haul. That would be so cool to watch.

  • @betsyhuggett2429
    @betsyhuggett2429 Před 3 lety +88

    I watched this video this morning and went to Dollar Tree after work. OMG! $23 later and it was mainly asparagus, California blend and winter blend. I bought a P3 snack and a liter of PureLife water to snack on the way home. This video gets 4 stars!

  • @srvsrv8584
    @srvsrv8584 Před 3 lety +127

    I've never seen anyone get so excited when seeing frozen asparagus lol🤭 but thank you for posting, I feel taught 😌

    • @bethcatt7919
      @bethcatt7919 Před 2 lety +2

      I love asparagus

    • @ladykrome
      @ladykrome Před 2 lety +3

      Asparagus is hella expensive ...I felt it in my soul when he found that n was cheezin too

    • @rheinhartsilvento2576
      @rheinhartsilvento2576 Před 2 lety

      Yeah, me too!

    • @jazzmenfox3724
      @jazzmenfox3724 Před 2 lety +1

      I love it and usually it's expensive if not canned. So I was excited the first time I saw it there.

  • @angelganggirl
    @angelganggirl Před 3 lety +27

    i’m sorry but the excitement in your voice when you find things makes me so happy 🤣

  • @lisabeck5582
    @lisabeck5582 Před rokem +7

    I love how excited Thomas gets about his food finds. I find it delightfully refreshing.

  • @justinmcloughlin6375
    @justinmcloughlin6375 Před 3 lety +72

    I'd really like to see a cooking segment with what you got at the Dollar Tree that would be awesome

  • @thinknutri
    @thinknutri Před 3 lety +330

    I never seen someone get super excited over asparagus.

    • @deniseturner7922
      @deniseturner7922 Před 3 lety +6

      😂

    • @YolandaisYolandaCooks
      @YolandaisYolandaCooks Před 3 lety +3

      I hate them.

    • @gymba24
      @gymba24 Před 3 lety +7

      I like asparagus but I don’t get that excited. Lol

    • @johnpossum556
      @johnpossum556 Před 3 lety +4

      I do. You should have seen me buy 8 pkgs of baby bellas when they were just on sale for 99 cents, too!

    • @ZeHarrisFamily
      @ZeHarrisFamily Před 3 lety +3

      He really made me laugh on this one, I understand his veggie nerdiness! 😂

  • @masalinas8219
    @masalinas8219 Před 2 lety +32

    If you have a 99 Cent Only store in your area, they have fresh produce and I've seen many keto friendly items there. I would love to see you film a shopping trip at this store. You made me feel less guilty about buying frozen veggies. They are so much quicker to prepare since they are already chopped up.

    • @sonyamartinez9691
      @sonyamartinez9691 Před 2 lety +2

      M A Salinas I shop 99cents store for frozen veg. and berry fruit.

    • @outoftheforest7652
      @outoftheforest7652 Před rokem +2

      I always love Frozen vegetables. I wish I had a bigger freezer. I just culled my freezer and roasted a bunch of veg .. NOW I remove all the frost by running water over them in a caulender.. to help get that extra ice off of it and they still taste OK

  • @Morongobill
    @Morongobill Před 3 lety +23

    I learned more in this short video about keto than in my whole lifetime... I am 66. Great video!

  • @funfactsshorts__
    @funfactsshorts__ Před 3 lety +232

    Pro Shopping Tip: If you're going to take a while browsing around, always hit up the frozen section last so your food isn't defrosting while you shop. lol Thanks for the great tips Thomas, you rock dude!

    • @joshn938
      @joshn938 Před 3 lety +6

      I always THINK in the back of my mind to do that....but I rarely do and I usually end up putting the bag I took back and taking a more frozen one before I check out.

    • @zacharykatsouleas9956
      @zacharykatsouleas9956 Před 3 lety

      Next time you go grocery shopping you should try PICKL!!! the mobile app that pay shoppers $5 to take pictures of products on grocery store shelves.

    • @fawnwolfe7355
      @fawnwolfe7355 Před 3 lety +3

      I was thinking about that salmon and shrimp thawing,,,lol

    • @felicialovesnkotb
      @felicialovesnkotb Před 2 lety +2

      I always do this. I actually start shopping at the back of the store and move to the front (in my store bread & produce are at the front with frozen right behind so it works well).

    • @genxx2724
      @genxx2724 Před 2 lety +2

      @@joshn938 Please raise your standards of conduct.

  • @thatsomeguyja3243
    @thatsomeguyja3243 Před 3 lety +169

    When he said, "Oh my gosh asparagus", I felt it

    • @TheKingAuthor
      @TheKingAuthor Před 3 lety +2

      LITERALLY! 😂😂😂He was excited as hell❤️

    • @seanhunter4297
      @seanhunter4297 Před 3 lety +1

      Yes, with good reason. A DOLLAR. They literally charge 4 or 5 for bullshit stores.

    • @iamhischosen3866
      @iamhischosen3866 Před 3 lety

      😂

  • @jodybogdanovich4333
    @jodybogdanovich4333 Před 2 lety +21

    Cracked me up when he said he was cutting back on coffee. He has so much energy and talks so fast, I thought he was really buzzing on caffeine ☕

  • @myra3266
    @myra3266 Před 2 lety +13

    thanks for putting these grocery hauls for people on a budget !!! appreciate it!

  • @leborhal7450
    @leborhal7450 Před 3 lety +758

    This the bougiest dollar store i've ever seen. Most are lucky to find frosted covered asbestos flakes.

  • @j-ru5527
    @j-ru5527 Před 3 lety +164

    Thank goodness for this video Thomas. !!!! I lost my good job when the virus hit and now have been hired at a job where my 2 paychecks barely cover my bills. I want to keep doing Keto, but I haven't been able to afford hardly anything I could before. THANK YOUUUU Thomas!!! You remotivated me!!!

    • @TheNyzzler
      @TheNyzzler Před 3 lety +11

      Stay strong my friend

    • @lisag18
      @lisag18 Před 3 lety +8

      I feel you.
      Hope things turn around. It's been absolutely brutal

    • @HB-xw6im
      @HB-xw6im Před 3 lety +3

      Sending you good wishes! Stay strong!!!

    • @nancy9478
      @nancy9478 Před 3 lety

      Jen, try carnivore. Sams club has really cheap meat, and I spend less on food now.

    • @lorenclorenc2281
      @lorenclorenc2281 Před 3 lety

      P

  • @alexisdiaz52
    @alexisdiaz52 Před rokem +3

    why am I hyped af to go shopping at the dollar tree now?! lol

  • @VirtualBFFs
    @VirtualBFFs Před rokem +4

    It's amazing how excited he gets over this stuff...this man lives and breathes health 😊

  • @pamadcock433
    @pamadcock433 Před 3 lety +110

    I enjoyed this a lot because Dollar Tree stores are everywhere! I would love to see you take this haul into your kitchen and actually prepare every bit of the $20 of food you got and see what you come up with. Some of it seemed a bit random to me, but I know you have amazing ideas in the kitchen!!

    • @seanhunter4297
      @seanhunter4297 Před 3 lety +2

      I agree with you. He's a neat guy. I would totally be his friend. I would never get sick of a friendly, health conscious roommate like this. And you're quite a woman to notice that. You sound like a cool ass lady lol

    • @zacharykatsouleas9956
      @zacharykatsouleas9956 Před 3 lety +1

      Next time you go grocery shopping you should try PICKL!!! the mobile app that pay shoppers $5 to take pictures of products on grocery store shelves.

  • @Outkast353
    @Outkast353 Před 3 lety +429

    id like to see you prepare and eat some of it to kind of review its actual quality

    • @Jackie_Su
      @Jackie_Su Před 3 lety +20

      Right? It's poor quality

    • @id-10-terror7
      @id-10-terror7 Před 3 lety +4

      🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭🤭😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @dogsduck
      @dogsduck Před 3 lety +14

      That would be great to see a video of using these foods!

    • @Outkast353
      @Outkast353 Před 3 lety +16

      @@Jackie_Su the frozen salmon was not great. i cooked it when i made some from butcher box. you could definitely tell the difference in quality. it wasnt flaky which was weird.

    • @alanhuynh2000
      @alanhuynh2000 Před 3 lety +2

      THIS< DO THIS!

  • @charlenelayhew4811
    @charlenelayhew4811 Před rokem +1

    Thomas you help me so much on my keto journey. I watch you first thing every morning and you keep me on track. Thank you for these videos. I can't over state how helpful they are.

  • @sandyk7611
    @sandyk7611 Před 2 lety +2

    Ty Thomas for all your added nutrition knowledge in these videos., especially at the budget stores!

  • @boatsie
    @boatsie Před 3 lety +208

    It’s one thing to show shopping the DT for food..it’s another thing to watch you eat it. Do a follow up video of you using your purchases to plan and prepare your week-long menu and then EAT what you’ve made....now THAT would be viral-video worthy 👍. Can’t wait to see it.

    • @LovinglfDesigns
      @LovinglfDesigns Před 3 lety +14

      I don't see enough food here to prepare tasty meals for a week. I eat a keto-lite diet for medical reasons. He'd be better off going someplace like Aldi's because they have things like protein wraps, edamame pasta, lots of large bags of nuts (not peanuts) plus many other items. They have tons of cheap seasonings which is a big bonus.

    • @leilaabouzeenni3580
      @leilaabouzeenni3580 Před 3 lety

      I just made the same comment

    • @seanhunter4297
      @seanhunter4297 Před 3 lety +40

      @@LovinglfDesigns That wasn't the point of the video. It's like a complement to a visit elsewhere. And what about people who are almost virtually broke? Stop criticizing the man. He's doing a service by educating people on food stamps etc about nutrition.

    • @divinediva_
      @divinediva_ Před 3 lety +13

      Not that it matters because preferences vary from person to person, but I've been shopping keto at the DT for nearly two years. Contrary to popular belief, the food products ALSO taste just fine. It's not my primary store of course, but definitely is budget friendly and a way to cut back if that's your goal. Considering the times we are in, it can't hurt.

    • @boatsie
      @boatsie Před 3 lety +5

      @@divinediva_ ...while it’s true that some good Keto-friendly recipes can be produced using DT products...there is not a popular Keto vlogger that prepares recipes & meal plans using primarily DT products (let alone consuming them on a regular basis).
      My challenge was issued to these two major Keto vloggers to walk the talk and SHOW people who may need (or consider using) DT products to produce and CONSUME the products they are recommending.
      There are many people who would like to try this, but would be interested in seeing these guys actually eat the food before spending their money on food that they would end up throwing away. I know when I consider trying any consumable at DT, whether food, shampoo, soap, etc, I always check out CZcams first for the people brave enough to be DT product crash dummies before I buy it. The dollars really add up that you save on not purchasing useless junk from Dollar Tree.

  • @commandresults1705
    @commandresults1705 Před 3 lety +66

    As an independent natural health scholar, I am amazed by your finds and savings. It may not be perfect, but it can be nutritionally beneficial and seriously cost-effective; especially these days. Well done!

  • @litawoods2855
    @litawoods2855 Před 2 lety +2

    WOW- I've been unemployed since October 2020 due to the pandemic and health issues. I just started working January 2022. I shop Dollar Tree because of my budget and this video is SO very helpful. Thank you very much Tom! 😁

  • @metricwrencher8702
    @metricwrencher8702 Před 2 lety +7

    I love hearts of palm. I used to pull the heart out cabbage palms in S. FL when I was a kid. So seeing them shredded for pasta made my transition to keto much easier.

  • @rayr8530
    @rayr8530 Před 3 lety +59

    Oh wow this is beyond helpful! Bless you, eating properly does not have to mean sacrificing other priorities. Thank you.

  • @nicolehester6004
    @nicolehester6004 Před 3 lety +30

    I don't even do keto but clicked on this video and it was so informative.

  • @BaldHeadSosa
    @BaldHeadSosa Před 3 lety +12

    You’re making this diet thing fun with the energy in this video

  • @sheilamac1062
    @sheilamac1062 Před 3 lety +220

    Thank you so much for doing this for us. My husband walked out on us, and we've been struggling staying on Keto because of money being tight. You are such a cool dude. I love following you. Your my favorite.
    🤑💰🤑💰

    • @kaheaisaac1
      @kaheaisaac1 Před 3 lety +7

      Im sorry to hear

    • @mcicalese58
      @mcicalese58 Před 3 lety +13

      Me too. Stay strong lady you can do it! I worked 70 hours a week for 7 years after Superstorm Sandy hit in New Jersey. I just went into semi-retirement in August (thank God) working 20 hours a week collecting Social Security.

    • @MISTYEASLER
      @MISTYEASLER Před 3 lety +13

      Sending Love and blessings to you !! You will find a way especially if you continue to focus on yourself and your health .. xoxo All will be well

    • @creatornat
      @creatornat Před 3 lety +5

      Continuing to send you love, light, prayers and belief in you, friend! Even throughout 2021!

    • @shirleytwsw
      @shirleytwsw Před 2 lety +3

      So sorry to hear that god bless you and yours

  • @apriljames1512
    @apriljames1512 Před 3 lety +13

    The only thing about this haul is also paying attention to the portions of the items you’re buying. It’s all 1.00 but some items are still less at larger grocery stores because you’re getting more for your money. 🙌🏻

  • @StrugoalfamTV
    @StrugoalfamTV Před 2 lety +4

    How excited you are about this made me have such a new respect for you! Some people are so pretentious. Thank you for making a healthy lifestyle accessible.

    • @danmorris8594
      @danmorris8594 Před rokem

      Never seen him so excited. Can't wait to go to dollar tree

  • @sheikherder
    @sheikherder Před 2 lety +2

    this is an old video, but I love it when you show us what meals you prepare in your kitchen. Great to know ideas. Who doesn't shop at Dollar Tree.

  • @davidledoux1736
    @davidledoux1736 Před 3 lety +35

    Love this, Thomas!
    I've been unemployed for the last five months and would definitely like to see more budget-conscious Keto material coming from you. Thanks for these awesome grocery haul videos.

    • @presidentialsuite6406
      @presidentialsuite6406 Před 3 lety +1

      Where do you live? Just curious about how everything is going in different states throughout the country

  • @toddb3414
    @toddb3414 Před 3 lety +148

    The wild salmon was decent, had it with some eggs. Loved the pork rinds. Copped two bags of frozen veggies, haven’t tried them yet. Thanks for the knowledge!!

    • @perspectivekay2878
      @perspectivekay2878 Před 3 lety +9

      If you don't mind eating made in China salmon and veggies.

    • @jeanettejohnson7315
      @jeanettejohnson7315 Před 2 lety

      Yuck Salmon and eggs!!,😖

    • @northerngrace6108
      @northerngrace6108 Před 2 lety

      Bought the can salmon, it was nasty so never ate it. Tried some of the other foods they were okay.

    • @vinceofyork1757
      @vinceofyork1757 Před 2 lety

      Salmon caught in China, processed in Russia? No.

    • @zoli57
      @zoli57 Před 2 lety

      Those frozen vegetables are from China.

  • @itsallperspective7415
    @itsallperspective7415 Před 3 lety +17

    Back when I first started living on my own this wasn't a "challenge" it was just groceries.
    The real challenge was trying to bead the little old ladies first thing in the morning waiting for bread and eggs.

    • @robertawingard
      @robertawingard Před 2 lety +1

      Same here.... Especially in college.30.00 a week would have been extravagant eating.lol

    • @itsallperspective7415
      @itsallperspective7415 Před 2 lety +1

      @@robertawingard if 7/11 didn't have $1 food and coffee I would have actually starved to death.
      Oh and free water with ice from fast food places!

  • @briannatorres1664
    @briannatorres1664 Před 3 lety +2

    First time visiting this channel. Not even halfway through the video and I liked and subscribed because I've been looking for someone to help me with keto on a budget. It's really hard for me cuz I love pastas and breads, and I also have PCOS, so that's why I've chosen keto. I'm loving this channel already. Thanks for taking the time to share with people :)

  • @toteoma3034
    @toteoma3034 Před 3 lety +137

    There is a mayo at Dollar Tree that doesn't contain soy-oil. They keep changing the name, but it has gone by "Muller" in the past. I'm allergic to SOY, so I am so glad to find a mayo that costs $1 instead of $5.

    • @topherjoe1
      @topherjoe1 Před 3 lety +4

      Good to know.

    • @smellypatel5272
      @smellypatel5272 Před 3 lety +4

      The other bonus to no soy is that you won't be putting estrogenic crap in your body.

    • @lorenamcgovern
      @lorenamcgovern Před 3 lety +2

      Wow thanks for the tip. I'm allergic to soy too

    • @melindajean5452
      @melindajean5452 Před 3 lety +1

      It should only have avacodo oil.

    • @Mindyobusiness89
      @Mindyobusiness89 Před 3 lety

      @@smellypatel5272 most veggies have "estrogenic" crap lol

  • @cavemancouple
    @cavemancouple Před 3 lety +43

    Thank you for showing how to eat keto in a budget. Would love to see a meal planning/haul on a budget for two!

    • @jenniferchilders8879
      @jenniferchilders8879 Před 3 lety +4

      Please show us what meals you made with these findings? How you made it last all week?

  • @KF9284
    @KF9284 Před 3 lety +3

    I find his enthusiasm funny; love cute! It makes me enthusiastic lol

  • @vickiehenke8313
    @vickiehenke8313 Před 3 lety +2

    I need this guy in my life so determined to get on the right healthy track thanks for all your info

  • @lilpoohbear653
    @lilpoohbear653 Před 3 lety +23

    A single person could easily eat for $30-35 a week with these deals! Great video

  • @biadetweiler
    @biadetweiler Před 3 lety +39

    I wish I knew about this when I first started keto! You’re a life savior, THANK YOU! This is gold!

  • @funfactsexplorer403
    @funfactsexplorer403 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so muchhhhh for the video!! So many ppl do keto videos or keto cooking show but most things seems so unrealistic or too expensive to keep up, or maybe just enough for myself than a family. I just did my Keto Aldi haul, buying things I never knew is great keto food! Credit to you 100%!💗💗💗😊😊

  • @Melissanailzcliques
    @Melissanailzcliques Před 3 lety +1

    I enjoyed this video so much! Thank you for all of the tips and options you've mentioned 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @desireemartin7704
    @desireemartin7704 Před 3 lety +69

    The amount of stuff I just learned in 20 mins🤯....TY for this video!

    • @yeesintx7
      @yeesintx7 Před 3 lety +4

      IKR! He's a walking keto encyclopedia.

  • @TamJ320
    @TamJ320 Před 3 lety +65

    Use some hot sauce on the plain pork rinds and call it a win!

  • @wandz6448
    @wandz6448 Před 2 lety +5

    I learnt something new. Didn't know that I shouldn't have refined coconut oil. Thanks for such an informative video

  • @TekuilaM
    @TekuilaM Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you for this video and showing how you can eat clean on any budget.

  • @peonyblossom1800
    @peonyblossom1800 Před 3 lety +50

    I put a can of coconut milk in fridge, it separates when cold.... great for coffee creamer or smoothies

    • @technicallycrafty6641
      @technicallycrafty6641 Před 3 lety +3

      What part do you use? ..it separate into a white and clear

    • @ccebs8009
      @ccebs8009 Před 3 lety

      @@technicallycrafty6641 drain out the clear, I hear that part has the sugar

    • @TrangLe-dp8jf
      @TrangLe-dp8jf Před 3 lety

      Coconut milk can be used to make sugar free condensed milk. It’s great to drink it with coffee. You know coffee + condensed milk = Vietnamese coffee

  • @chanelromero4802
    @chanelromero4802 Před 3 lety +23

    I love Dollar Tree and I love how excited he was when he found something good totally shocked😳🤣👍

  • @thechosengirlreviews
    @thechosengirlreviews Před 2 lety +3

    Love this video! Really opened my eyes at what I could be getting at the dollar tree to save money.

  • @lucyd007
    @lucyd007 Před 2 lety +2

    Enjoying your excitement. Thank you 🙏

  • @nhutchins100
    @nhutchins100 Před 3 lety +15

    You should have looked in th refridgerated section. They have frozen berries, 4 oz salmon steaks, steak slices, frozen spinach, eggs and cheese.

  • @carlettemsstanley600
    @carlettemsstanley600 Před 3 lety +51

    This is how I afford clean eatting while buying regular food for the family!

  • @robinb1006
    @robinb1006 Před 2 lety +2

    Just came across your videos! Wish our Canadian Dollar Trees had a freezer and fridge section, those were some great finds.

  • @AirRon92
    @AirRon92 Před 2 lety +3

    I saw this and went to my nearest dollar tree… saw most of these keto friendly things! All i can say is GOD BLESS

  • @aaronlouviere5797
    @aaronlouviere5797 Před 3 lety +10

    This is why I chuckle when people say eating healthy is expensive.
    Thanks for doing this video 👍

  • @divinediva_
    @divinediva_ Před 3 lety +8

    I've been shopping keto at the DT for nearly two years here. Contrary to popular belief, the food products ALSO taste just fine. WELCOME to Dollar Tree! :D

  • @Mr.Goodbar517
    @Mr.Goodbar517 Před 3 lety +1

    I absolutely love this, thank you for this man!

  • @thepearl6087
    @thepearl6087 Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome finds, great video.

  • @kristimo9488
    @kristimo9488 Před 3 lety +8

    I love how excited you got in this video! If I had not watched your many videos over the past years you would have convinced me to begin taking care of myself. It truly is very educational when you go on these trips to the store. Thank you so very much for your guidance and thorough view of all the angles that people in all types of different lifestyles come up against.

  • @abowlofsoul
    @abowlofsoul Před 3 lety +36

    Hey,Thomas. I went to Dollar Tree and picked up the Salmon, Asparagus, Broccoli Cuts and Apple Cider Vinegar. I wasn't too crazy about the Sardines in mustard sauce. Thanks for the tips.

  • @danakusayev1794
    @danakusayev1794 Před 2 lety

    Just big Thank you 😊 You are helping people to find good food in a Dollar tree, I am so impressed.

  • @LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow

    Thank you for sharing this budget friendly recipe. Budgeting better with my groceries has been on my mind with the rising prices. This kind of video is very helpful for me and I am sure many other people right now. I try to budget best I can but I know I can always learn. I’m making lots of food for my cooking channel so I use a lot of food, so every penny I can save on groceries counts. I hope that we can continue to learn from each other. Never stop learning and growing!

  • @peetfj
    @peetfj Před 3 lety +34

    That was impressive. I had no idea you could get all this at Dollar Tree, then again I have never been in a Dollar Tree! I will be stopping by and giving it a try. $20 ...Damn!

  • @magusxxx
    @magusxxx Před 3 lety +17

    I forgot if I came back to mention this when the video was originally posted...I found those pickled asparagus at my Dollar Tree. The expiration date on those jars were 2023! Like damn, you could buy half a case and not worry about them going bad.

  • @AyeshaDeuxtu
    @AyeshaDeuxtu Před 2 lety +28

    I like his voice.he genuinely sounds excited when he says "oh look, oh my gosh!" "Oh,oh my gosh" ❤
    Nothing about pork is healthy

    • @hendrix-giovannijohnson9701
      @hendrix-giovannijohnson9701 Před 2 lety

      And where did you get your degree????

    • @arianagm2332
      @arianagm2332 Před 2 lety +1

      It was when he left the eggs but bought the salmon for me! 😂😂😂 I just found that hilarious 🤷 I'd love to know what they do to the chickens that they don't do to the fish?!?!?! If I can't trust your eggs I'm giving all of your food to my pets! 🤷 I totally loved his energy though!

  • @PazzionatePhoenix
    @PazzionatePhoenix Před 2 lety +1

    Thnx for this. I'm looking to start slow with low carb options then try to fully go keto, this was a great help!

  • @ADDrecords
    @ADDrecords Před 3 lety +85

    People like me can roll our eyes at grocery shopping at the dollar store, but he is proving a major point here. Respect

    • @davidmakai8508
      @davidmakai8508 Před 3 lety +1

      If it doesn’t say non-gmo on it, it’s made with gmo’s

    • @divinelotus19
      @divinelotus19 Před 3 lety +7

      Smart people dont spend a lot of money on food. So you go ahead and think you're getting quality just because you don't buy at dollar tree. 🙄lots of people rolls their eyes at stuck up people.

    • @divinelotus19
      @divinelotus19 Před 2 lety +3

      @@ADDrecords what a stuck up comment. So what you are saying is that poor people don't care about their family's health. 🙄 Typical Karen.

    • @rachaelnelson3810
      @rachaelnelson3810 Před 2 lety

      Don’t get the GMO stuff it’s all crap

    • @reneeg4817
      @reneeg4817 Před 2 lety

      I live there food.

  • @pennyholland5571
    @pennyholland5571 Před 3 lety +33

    An even bigger savings on the Himalayan is that some Dollar Trees carry a 2-lb bag (it's a black package) in addition to the 1-lb. packages.

  • @chrisherrada8646
    @chrisherrada8646 Před rokem +1

    Literally sat in front of dollar general watching this vid to see what to buy for lunch and came out with wild caught salmon laughing cow light cheese and some popcorners with sea salt. I'm not on keto but just trying to eat healthier and save some money. I spent $6.35 on lunch. Thank you for doing this.

  • @wanitaguzman5292
    @wanitaguzman5292 Před 2 lety

    You are saving my life, one video at a time!! THANK YOU!!

  • @sherrieabraham6885
    @sherrieabraham6885 Před 2 lety +6

    He gives an intelligent approach to spotting the healthier items at a very low cost and explains what to look for on the ingredients. Better for your family than Mickey Ds

  • @carljacobson7156
    @carljacobson7156 Před 3 lety +44

    I live in Los Angeles and I've found that the 99 cents stores here tend to have a better selection of food than Dollar Tree.
    BUT, my parents live in San Diego and the Dollar Tree store near their house is phenomenal.

    • @nicholalewis8698
      @nicholalewis8698 Před 3 lety +2

      They certaintly do! This why I miss living in Texas.

    • @paulathompson7345
      @paulathompson7345 Před 3 lety

      In Berkeley 99 I have found quite some organic foods and even bags of black rice.

    • @kristinatidwell6563
      @kristinatidwell6563 Před 3 lety

      @Glenn Beck How are you doing these days? Wow. Who would think I would see your name in a DT review for Keto? 🤩

    • @DuubleD
      @DuubleD Před 3 lety

      I miss the 99c store 😭

  • @donitajackson9859
    @donitajackson9859 Před 3 lety +32

    Thanks for this! You're the only YT coach I've never unsubscribed from! I appreciate this "real" life info even though I shop at Costco and use Butcher Box. Diabetes and metabolic disorders are rampant lower income populations and food deserts and everyone deserves to be healthy. You Sir are awesome!

    • @Klyx9
      @Klyx9 Před 3 lety +2

      @Glenn Beck the only person in this comment section that needs to grow is you.

    • @Klyx9
      @Klyx9 Před 3 lety +1

      @Glenn Beck Yawn... regrow your hairline.

    • @sonja9813
      @sonja9813 Před 3 lety +1

      @Glenn Beck Education plays a big part too. Is trolling and being an asshole how you get off?

  • @twinkie911
    @twinkie911 Před 2 lety +4

    The 99 cents store has an amazing selection of produce and groceries for anyone whose local dollar tree leaves them with mostly cans and carbs. It’s better than a regular grocery store they literally have everything. 💜💜💜

  • @carolinaalvesdelima675

    Yessss! My husband is an assistant manager at Dollar tree, so we're there daily... thank you so much!

  • @chelseab335
    @chelseab335 Před 3 lety +4

    I love it! Thanks for sharing. So many of us are falling on hard times and this makes me happy to know I can stay healthy and under budget.

  • @PattyMarmann.RN.LibidoLocator

    Your excitement is contagious!
    Like a kid in a candy store!! Lol..

  • @healthylifestyle4313
    @healthylifestyle4313 Před 2 lety

    Not getting anything done this morning. Hooked watching your videos.
    Learning so much.💕💕💕

  • @feliciabruton4054
    @feliciabruton4054 Před 3 lety

    Thank you soooooo much for sharing. You have been a great help to me on my keto journey.

  • @Lafemme17
    @Lafemme17 Před 3 lety +217

    1:34 This poor old man just wants to get his dollar salmon 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @seanhunter4297
      @seanhunter4297 Před 3 lety +5

      IKR ! He's a young man who is healthy btw. That salmon haul was epic!

    • @tracy3812
      @tracy3812 Před 3 lety +5

      The salmon is from China + it’s wild caught + sustainable. I threw it out.

    • @SusanBrooklyn
      @SusanBrooklyn Před 3 lety +21

      It's from China? Anything from China is a no go for me.

    • @SewWhittle
      @SewWhittle Před 3 lety +12

      @@seanhunter4297 she was referring to the man BEHIND Tom!

    • @SabrinaBree1
      @SabrinaBree1 Před 3 lety +3

      @@seanhunter4297 They are referring to the man in the back, while he's at the cooler.

  • @thundernuts9283
    @thundernuts9283 Před 3 lety +10

    For the Everyday Person ...this was Thee Best Vid you have put out in quite a while...It was on a level that a majority of us can understand...The Best part...Veggie isle...These are bad..boom boom...and pickled aspargus..Yes! Good job on this Vid!

  • @sandrabender6948
    @sandrabender6948 Před 2 lety +1

    Wow! I'm glad I found this, it was fun shopping with him! He could do my shopping ! 🛍