I started a tradition that’s so fulfilling. That tradition is to teach high school students, staff, and parent the joy of cooking plant-based. Many students and adults from these schools have grown up thinking plant-based dishes are nasty, costly, and don’t fill you up. So, imagine their surprise when I educate them on the most cost-effective ways and how to create tasty fulfilling dishes.
I will share the most important tip with you on cutting costs when you are looking to transition to a plant-based diet. When you hear it, a lightbulb will go off! Ready?
The best way to cut your plant-based food cost is….. buying whole foods! Yup, that’s it. If you stick with purchasing whole plant foods in their original form, you will cut your food cost by more than half.
So what does that mean exactly, you ask? It’s simple. Think of it this way. One organic cauliflower will cost you around five dollars, but you can get 2-3 serving out of it. If you buy buffalo cauliflower already made, then you will pay six dollars or more for one serving. So instead of feeding more people or having the meal multiple times, you only can have one portion. Now which sounds better to you? Ready-made buffalo cauliflower or making your own from the whole plant.
I will tell you another benefit to buying the whole plant in its original form. Yes, I’m sure you guessed it! The nutritional benefits. When you buy whole plants, your body gets all the benefits that plant food has to offer you. You also control the flavor and sodium, which is an added benefit to your health.
So know, the produce section is where you should get most of your ingredients. If you want buffalo cauliflower bits, go to the produce section and buy a whole cauliflower to cut, season, and cook vs. going to the frozen aisle to pay more than five dollars for a less product.
That’s a little about my passion for educating the youth or any person looking to learn more about how plant-based can work in real-time for them. Until next time, eat to live!
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