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American vegans, where do you buy your food to save money? (lemmygrad.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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cross-posted from: https://lemmygrad.ml/post/1282302

Which tips do you have to save money?

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 1 year ago

I go to the same grocery store now as I did before I went vegan. I feel like the best way to save money is to buy fruit and veg that are in season and to only use heavily processed meat substitutes as a treat instead of an everyday thing. Beans, lentils, and even tofu are pretty cheap.

Also, if you have the resources and space, growing veg and herbs from seed can save money and make meals tastier.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

beans and rice are still pretty cheap even for premium.

it's the premade food that's expensive to match with takeout in your region.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Trader Joe’s has good cheap vegan stuff

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

In terms of big stores, Wegman's has a ton of plant-based products as their store-brand option. They mark whether or not it's vegan as part of their packaging scheme so it makes for an easy trip.