Changing around what you buy from the grocery store can be daunting and may require rethinking your budget. One thing that is for certain is that if you stick to eating whole grain and nutritious foods, you will actually end up spending less on food in the long run. Incorporating prep work into your regular schedule will help with items such as dehydrated beans, but overall there’s a wide variety of food to choose from that is very easy to make and quicker than cooking meats.
Groceries & food items under $10 (per item)
Dehydrated Beans:
Yellow split peas
Green Split Peas
Cow Peas
Black Eye Peas
Kidney Beans
Urad dal
Channa dal
Dominican Red Beans
Great Northern Beans
Black Beans
Rice & Grains:
Brown or white Rice
Brown or white Basmati Rice
Red Quinoa
Couscous
Farro
Grits
Wild Rice
Corn Tortillas
Hominy (Whole is really good for soups! Grits are good for breakfast and savory meals)
Milk alternatives:
Oat Milk
Rice Milk
Coconut Milk
Flaxseed Milk
Soy milk
Hazelnut Milk
Walnut Milk
Leafy Greens & fresh produce:
Spinach
Kale
Eggplant
Green Beans
Okra
Bell Peppers - Green, Red, Orange
Zucchini
Yellow Squash
Potatoes - Golden, Russet, Purple, etc…
Tomatoes
Beets - Red, Golden
Collard Greens
Spaghetti Squash
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Fruits:
Mango
Banana
Strawberries
Blackberries
Raspberries
Dragon Fruit
Honeydew Melon
Pineapple
Blueberries
Apples
Oranges
Plantain - Green (savory) Yellow (sweet)
Vegan Cheese Brands:
Miyoko’s
Violife
Foragers
Daiya
Follow Your Heart
**Some stores may have their own brand, like Whole foods or Trader Joes. Daiya is available in most stores, while there may be other brands not listed here as well.