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Forum: Shoestring Meals 09-05-2010, 05:33 PM
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Posted By nelie
Millet is one of my favorite grains, it is...

Millet is one of my favorite grains, it is usually 99 cents/lb for organic but quinoa is another favorite and usually costs $1.50/lb. For me, I buy the organic beans and they range in price, usually...
Forum: Shoestring Meals 09-05-2010, 04:49 PM
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Posted By nelie
I eat beans every day. One thing that can help...

I eat beans every day. One thing that can help is a pressure cooker although if you buy brown lentils, they are pretty quick cooking. 20-30 minutes from unsoaked dried to cooked. I use a pressure...
Forum: Shoestring Meals 09-05-2010, 04:28 PM
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Posted By nelie
If you go by calories, then you'd probably have...

If you go by calories, then you'd probably have to say nuts are the cheapest things out there :)

For me, I know I spend less eating healthier as my grocery bill has gone down even though I eat a...
Forum: Shoestring Meals 09-05-2010, 03:46 PM
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Views: 34,041
Posted By nelie
All those are prepared foods though which is...

All those are prepared foods though which is where the cost comes in. Healthy doesn't necessarily mean low calorie but 'diet' processed foods and speciality foods will always cost more.
Forum: Shoestring Meals 08-18-2010, 07:20 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 34,041
Posted By nelie
You can make that recipe on the stove. Also, you...

You can make that recipe on the stove. Also, you might want to check any thrift stores you have to see if they have slow cookers available.

I also tend to go to the store without any...
Forum: Shoestring Meals 12-08-2009, 02:25 PM
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Posted By nelie
What is also interesting about that study is the...

What is also interesting about that study is the top 5 items in the cheap high energy density/'unhealthy' category are all fats including lard and olive oil. Of course olive oil is high energy...
Forum: Shoestring Meals 12-08-2009, 11:15 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 34,041
Posted By nelie
misskimothy - I used to live in California, so I...

misskimothy - I used to live in California, so I can acknowledge that there are regional differences but I do think a lot of people have figured out how to eat inexpensively and healthfully for their...
Forum: Shoestring Meals 12-08-2009, 10:08 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 34,041
Posted By nelie
It was 370 foods, not 370 grocery stores. Also,...

It was 370 foods, not 370 grocery stores. Also, when searching for the article, came across this blog post which is interesting if nothing else, showing some of the American Dietetic Association's...
Forum: Shoestring Meals 12-07-2009, 10:49 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 34,041
Posted By nelie
I think the original article saying...

I think the original article saying fruits/veggies cost $18.16/1000 calories is definitely bloated. I wonder what they were buying for that. If you calculate that out to 2 people eating 1500...
Forum: Shoestring Meals 12-07-2009, 10:32 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 34,041
Posted By nelie
One of my favorite blogs, a woman spend...

One of my favorite blogs, a woman spend $100/month on groceries for herself and her two teen sons.
http://melomeals.blogspot.com/
Forum: Shoestring Meals 12-07-2009, 09:52 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 34,041
Posted By nelie
I also just reread their figures, wow! I spend...

I also just reread their figures, wow! I spend $200-$300/month on groceries for my husband and I, which at the high point is $10/day and trust me, my husband and I aren't eating 500 calories each. ...
Forum: Shoestring Meals 12-07-2009, 09:38 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 34,041
Posted By nelie
I disagree because my bills have gone down but...

I disagree because my bills have gone down but then again I don't eat meat. Beans and other legumes and whole grains are inexpensive, especially when you buy in bulk. Also, I don't buy most of my...
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