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So it's the beginning of January, and I want to again make a thread about how to eat healthy on a super tight budget ($25 per week, per person). This works for everyone, but as a graduate student I'm very privileged in that I have an apartment with a working stove/oven.
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There are five things essential to eating on a very tight budget. I go into detail about each of these in the following tweet thread.
1. Invest in lots of spices.
2. Invest in a dry pantry.
3. Plan out/prep all meals.
4. Eat meat way less.
5. Frozen veggies are magical.
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1. Invest in lots of spices.
2. Invest in a dry pantry.
3. Plan out/prep all meals.
4. Eat meat way less.
5. Frozen veggies are magical.
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So, #1: #spices. You can make things taste so many different ways with spices. For a starter spice collection, here's what I'd recommend: seasoned salt, s&p, italian seasoning, chili powder, cumin, curry powder, tumeric, cinnamon, ginger, lemon pepper, and garlic powder.
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#2: #drypantry. Getting your dry goods in bulk is so essential to budget eating, and VERY convenient. Some dry goods: lentils, rice, oats, flour, quinoa, baking powder/soda, beans, sugar, flaxseed, chia seeds, etc. They can be put in bags but last better in containers.
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#3: #mealprep. Please prep out your meals. Making your meals in bulk (even multiple dinners/lunches if you don't like eating the same thing) makes it so you buy what you need and not a ton of excess. Make a meal list, make a grocery list, and stick to that grocery list.
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#4: #lessmeat. Meat is SO expensive. There are many other ways to get protein. Beans (such as chickpeas), lentils, oats, & tofu are great sources of protein and so much cheaper than meat. Cans of beans are $.50, lentils and oats are $1 or less a pound, & tofu's cheap too.
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#5: #frozenveggies. Frozen veggies/fruits having less nutritional value is a myth. They also don't go bad like fresh produce does. Use frozen veggies whenever you can - the only fresh veggies I use are squash, cucumbers, and spinach (IF I'm cooking it). For fruit: bananas.
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You CAN eat healthy on a very tight budget. Also, buying foods like TV dinners is more expensive than if you meal prepped/planned ahead of time. There are endless recipes for yummy budget meals online. If you have any questions/need recipes, please hesitate reach out!
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