Just A Simple Grocery List
Since Covid, it's been financially hard to keep a budget and stick to you. I know at first hand. Trying to balance a checkbook, making sure the children have clothes that fit, and laundry washed can be a handful in itself. While single. But the fact of the matter is, we still have to eat. Grocery stores are slowly raising their prices on milk! Can you believe that? It's madness.
Studies have shown that the vegan/vegetarian diet is on the rise. A lot of people are converting due to health and environmental issues.
1. Wang, F. et al. Trusted SourceEffects of Vegetarian Diets on Blood Lipids: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Journal of the American Heart Association, 2015.
Details: This meta-analysis included 832 participants. It looked at 11 studies of vegetarian diets, seven of which were vegan. Each of the studies on vegan diets had a control group. The studies lasted from 3 weeks to 18 months.
The researchers evaluated changes in:
- total cholesterol
- low-density lipoprotein (LDL) “bad” cholesterol
- high-density lipoprotein (HDL) “good” cholesterol
- non-HDL cholesterol
- triglyceride levels
Results: Vegetarian diets lower cholesterol levels than control diets, but they won't affect blood triglyceride levels. The findings didn’t refer specifically to vegan diets.
(resource: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vegan-diet-studies#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2)
5 Simple Steps To Eating Healthy
The first rule of thumb is to NEVER SHOP ON AN EMPTY STOMACH. When you are grocery shopping you tend to shop for what your stomach wants and not what you need. So try to go during the day after breakfast. Eat a simple hearty breakfast like fruit and OJ. Also, when shopping tries your local farmers market first. You'll be surprised what you might find they cheaper.
Secondly, plan by making a list of what you need to stock up on. Since meat, milk and eggs tend to be a higher cost, (for those who eat meat and dairy) make sure you try to corollate that into your list, or try substitutions. Instead of eggs from the grocery store, try searching for a small farmers market or a small business dairy market that will sell them cheaper than what you would get at the store. In Tx, I knew of a lady that would sell 2 dozen eggs for $5. (That was when I ate dairy). Instead of meat like beef and pork (which is not healthy), try tofu or if you have to eat meat, I always tell my clients to do chicken twice a month. It takes the body a whole week to digest things it's not able to process. So eating meat every day isn't healthy for your digestive system.
Thirdly, try shopping once a week instead of several times a week. You'll tend to save more this way. Also, plan your meals for the week before you shop. That way you can shop for your menu instead of what you think you might need. Stock up on as much fruit as possible. What most people don't know is that your vitamins are in fruit. Everything you need is in your fruits and vegetables so these two should be the bulk of your list. I tend to follow Dr. Sebi's food list. Here is a link https://www.naturallifeenergy.com/alkaline-producing-mucus-reducing-nutrional-guide/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1a6EBhC0ARIsAOiTkrGCxq6Q40dQnotV0BKaU6mTJq11XS1wIKcl2xGAQoUq83PpcubNCl0aAuVXEALw_wcB
Fourthly, Even if it is on sale, do not buy it unless you need it.
Fifthly, Stay Away from sugar, processed meats/food, and sweeteners. These things (I say things cause their not food) are deadly and harmful. That causes high cholesterol, diabetes, fibroids in African American women, Infertility, cancer, and more. It also causes ADHD and other mental and physical issues in our youth. Instead, try honey or do raw sugar cane in spurs.
https://www.mymoneycoach.ca/blog/budget-grocery-shopping-tips-to-save-money.html