The Frugal Friends discuss FOOD! Jen and Jill turn to the internet to see what others have to say about saving money on food, reducing waste, and still maintaining a healthy diet. Of course, the organic debate does come up; but thank you Aldi for not polarizing us!
Notable Notes
- What the internet has to say
- Root and Revel Article
- In this article, Kate lists 30 ways to save money and eat healthy on a budget. Included is the ‘cheat sheet’ on where to prioritize purchasing organic, how to make your own condiments, and resources to buy and support local agriculture.
- What Jen and Jill have to say
- Buy food, use food
- Reduce animal product consumption
- Disagree with meal kit delivery service one
- Drink water! It’s good for you!
- What Jen and Jill have to say
- Sustainable Baby Steps Article
- This writer argues that healthy food does not have to be expensive, and gives a strong case for why eating smart only appears to cost a lot of money. A long list of cheap, healthy food is given, and links to recipes are provided.
- What Jen and Jill have to say
- Sustainable baby steps show you save money with whole foods but you pay in time
- The list of healthy and inexpensive snacks and foods is a winner!
- Learning how to cook, and the flavors you enjoy is key to embracing food the frugal way
- What Jen and Jill have to say
- The Organic Debate
- THANK YOU Aldi!
- BILL OF THE WEEK
- Wrap Up
- Eating healthy is cheaper, but you pay in time and taste (unless you learn how to cook!)
- Budget your time (i.e. meal prep)
- Improve taste; research & practice makes perfect