Guest guest Posted April 11, 2004 Report Share Posted April 11, 2004 I'm in college and have a very limited budget. The most I can spend per month on food is about $100-$150 and that is being generous. When eating processed foods I can go to bulk stores and eat well for as low as $80 per month. But with organic or just regular fresh fruits and vegetables it's impossible if make all the fancy recipes that I've seen on that budget. Can someone suggest a few days worth of meals which include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two snacks? The simpler the better. It doesn't have to be anything fancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Sample Menu Breakfast Peachy Keen http://www.rawfoodwiki.org/index.php/Peachy%20Keen Lunch Victoria's Video Vegetable Soup http://www.rawfoodwiki.org/index.php/Victoria's%20Video%20Vegetable%20Stock%20So\ up Salad with Generic Salad Dressing http://www.rawfoodwiki.org/index.php/Generic%20Salad%20Dressing Dinner Cabbage Wrap http://www.rawfoodwiki.org/index.php/Cabbage%20Food%20Wrap Snack Quick Apple Yum http://www.rawfoodwiki.org/index.php/Quick%20Apple%20Yum You can add recipes to the " wiki " too! I'd love to see other sample daily menus! Margie On Sun, 11 Apr 2004, Christy wrote: > I'm in college and have a very limited budget. The most I can spend > per month on food is about $100-$150 and that is being generous. When > eating processed foods I can go to bulk stores and eat well for as > low as $80 per month. But with organic or just regular fresh fruits > and vegetables it's impossible if make all the fancy recipes that > I've seen on that budget. Can someone suggest a few days worth of > meals which include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two snacks? The > simpler the better. It doesn't have to be anything fancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 > I'm in college and have a very limited budget. - Cheap and good and easy. Buy organic lentils and sprout them.You might try garbanzos or black eyed beans as well, but buy only small quantities first, as you have to test to see if they are sproutable. Some beans are irradiated for stupid FDA regulations and won't sprout. I have never had a problem with lentils but Black Eyed Beans should be from a good organic source as I have found many in bulk are dead. They do make a great sprouts though, tasting like fresh peas in the pod. Lentils or garbanzo sprouts make great nibble food and CHEAP!. rusty - " Christy " <yogafreeze <rawfood > Saturday, April 10, 2004 8:54 PM [Raw Food] Raw foods on a budget > I'm in college and have a very limited budget. The most I can spend > per month on food is about $100-$150 and that is being generous. When > eating processed foods I can go to bulk stores and eat well for as > low as $80 per month. But with organic or just regular fresh fruits > and vegetables it's impossible if make all the fancy recipes that > I've seen on that budget. Can someone suggest a few days worth of > meals which include breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two snacks? The > simpler the better. It doesn't have to be anything fancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Christy, That sounds like a challenge! Depending on your area, you may actually be able to find some greens, etc. growing wild, even in more urban areas. You just need to know what to look for. Some grains and seeds are rather inexpensive in bulk. They may give you more bulk, but would not be considered ideal. The fruits and vegetables are the way to go an organic is best. You may be able to find stores the offer good deals on case prices. Just shop around for the best discount. Basically anything in the produce section of a store, can be purchased (may require ordering) in a case. If it's too much food to consume before going bad, find some friends to split the cases with you. Consider buying some of those green produce bags available in health food stores. They extend the life of produce, especially greens. Also look for those foods on sale. Bananas are fairly inexpensive compared to many other foods, are filling, and quite nutritious and tasty. Best of luck! Jeff >Raw foods on a budget > >I'm in college and have a very limited budget. The most I can spend >per month on food is about $100-$150 and that is being generous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2004 Report Share Posted April 12, 2004 Christy, If you want to feed cheaply as I do then first have a crack at getting to the local fruit and veg wholesaler. In my case I have the Arab market with lorries that come up from Africa with items so cheap and ripe and organic that I am lucky. In your case which I am assuming to be in some modal town or city in the USA, there has to be a place where the corner shops buy their wares " One half so precious as what 'ere they sell " OK. Filling yourself up with sprouted grains as has been suggested is not to be compared with serious raw food eating. When I ramble into the countryside, I stop the car by a green field and start both eating and picking. The value of food that fresh life is way superior to any five day old organic alternative or sprouted seed. In the woods, in temperate Europe, I pick dandelions, etc. Being raw has nothing to do with money once you know how to feed but it takes a little time and depends on locality. I am sure it all gets easier with a warmer climate. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 14, 2004 Report Share Posted April 14, 2004 Ideas On getting Raw Food Needs Met I would try to get a share of organic crops from a farmer who individual who grows organic even if the growing season is shortas on the east coast because you will get alot more fresh food for your dollar Also , buy bulk and store things you can grow and sprout like wheatgrass , buckwheat and sunflower which are all ery high on th nutrition scale , meaning you will get much more bang for your buck . Another idea is to share cases of bulk food at a reduced price . Example , buy alot of raw organic almonds and make your own almondbutter . Check into coops and health food stores for special ordering information . When the weather gets nice , grow your own peppers , tomatoes etc...and compost . Even a patio garden is good enough as you can use containers . Do food exchanges with raw friends you meet at local potlucks and dont be shy about getting your needs known . If you dont ask , you wont receive and free will has it that you must ask in order to receive if you are open to this idea . Start a potluck and say you will sponsor it if you can keep the leftovers , then enjoy Not cooking for awhile . Ztarf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.