Most people think that eating healthy means spending a bunch of money but that is SO NOT TRUE!! 
Since moving out of my parent’s house and living on my own, I’ve had to learn how to budget and spend super wisely on groceries. This took me a while to learn, and I threw out a bunch of old food, unfortunately, but I finally got a routine down that works and I wanted to share it with you all.
What I put in my shopping cart for a week of healthy, homemade food-
- a big jar of plain, organic yogurt
- 2 types of organic berries
- 1-2 bananas
- 1 other fruit (orange, apple, peach, etc.)
- 2 bags of veggies to saute (my favs at the moment are brussels, broccolini, asparagus, zucchini, mushrooms, cauliflower, shishito peppers)
- 1 bag of lettuce (either mixed greens, baby spinach, or any other lettuce mix)
- free-range, organic eggs (I get a dozen and this lasts me more than a week)
- wild-caught salmon (1 lb.)
- a package of persian cucumbers or celery
- tomatoes
- 2 avocados
- .5 lb organic, free-range chicken breast
- loaf of gluten free bread (I like the brand Canyon)
- organic half n half
- dairy-free milk (I like macadamia or coconut)
- Applegate turkey breast deli- slices
- Vegan cheese slices (I like Follow Your Heart american cheese)
Other items I always have on hand(that last more than a week!)-
- fresh lemons
- tamari
- avocado oil & olive oil
- vegan mayo
- organic ketchup
- clean salad dressing
- organic butter
- spices
- olives
- organic cheese
- gluten-free pasta & cauliflower gnocchi
- clean veggie burgers, turkey burgers, or chicken burgers
- frozen potatoes (hashbrowns, tator-tots, fries, etc.)
- frozen berries
- kombucha
- sparkling water
- Perfect Bars
- clean granola
- sauerkraut
- superfood powders
- healthy chocolate!
I try to keep it really simple and eat most of my meals/drinks at home. When I wake up I have a cup of coffee or matcha, then my breakfast is usually a yogurt bowl with superfood powders, berries and granola. Sometimes I’ll make a smoothie and top it with granola. My lunch is usually a panini with gf bread, vegan cheese and vegan mayo (and sometimes turkey) & a side salad or a salad with protein and some healthy fats. Sometimes breakfast isn’t until 12 so my lunch will be scrambled eggs with a salad and some hash browns or toast. I snack on either a granola bar, fruit, raw veg w/ hummus, healthy popcorn or cashews throughout the day. I also usually have a second coffee/tea or kombucha. For dinner I usually have grilled chicken, baked salmon, or a veggie/turkey/chicken burger with sauteed veggies and 1/2 an avocado. Sometimes I’ll have cauliflower gnocchi or make some gluten free pasta with veggies. For desert I like to have some tea & healthy chocolate. Like I said before- SUPER simple and easy!
I shop at Trader Joe’s, and then get some specialty items at Whole Foods and Sprouts. I’ve been spending around $40 a week on groceries while learning how to simplify my meals & it feels amazing!
let me know if you enjoyed this post and if you want to see more in-depth posts on this same topic! Maybe a walk through Trader Joe’s with an exact amount of money spent? Comment below or send me an e-mail/ message on insta!
xoxo
Rach