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By: Topics about Vegetarians | Bargain Babe � Cut grocery costs: become a vegetarian

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:40:59 +0000

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Bargain Babe » How I broke my Lenten fast — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 10:58:17 +0000

[...] If I learned anything about giving up meat for Lent, it is that I really like to eat meat, I am very lucky to be able to eat it everyday, and that I can save a lot of money going vegetarian. [...]

By: MC

MC — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:06:30 +0000

I completely agree. My husband and I are relatively new to vegetarianism and my grocery bill thanks me. I grew up a meat and potatoes girl who ate beef 4-5 nights a week because we had to eat the whole steer we got from my grandparents every year. So, giving up meat really changed how I cook, but that was the hardest part. I make sure we get enough protein, but it’s not hard to do eating beans, quinoa, lentils, tofu, etc. And Cory is right, beans and rice are a great source of complete protein. We eat variations of that once a week or so.

By: bargainbabe

bargainbabe — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:22:01 +0000

Oh! A reader in Hawaii, how exciting. I’m guessing $1.59/lb for a whole chicken is a very good price (for Hawaii). I remember on my honeymoon in Poipu, regular milk was double what it cost on the mainland!

By: AmandaonMaui

AmandaonMaui — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:06:27 +0000

The best deal I got at the nearby grocery store for a whole fryer chicken was $1.59 per pound. Did I mention I live in Hawaii?

By: Cory

Cory — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:50:46 +0000

Chris- While animal products are the only truly complete proteins (meaning they have all 8 essential amino acids), it is still possible to meet your protein requirements and get all your essential amino acids on a vegetarian diet by choosing complementary proteins (such as beans and rice). It does however take a fair amount of effort and dedication to your health.

By: Marcia

Marcia — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:07:18 +0000

Hey, great post. We are mostly vegetarian, and heading more and more down the vegan path. It has saved us a lot of money.

I think that everybody has different genetics. A vegan diet can be *very* healthy, but maybe not so easy to follow if you are allergic to soy and gluten. Some people have problems tolerating certain carbs also.

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By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:22:07 +0000

Being a vegetarian for Lent is a great idea. But, remember that protein is a very important part of what you eat. And, meat protein supplies important amino acids that you will not find in beans, etc. You don’t have to eat more than a “deck of cards sized” portion per meal. Also, cheaper cuts of meat, such as ground, supply the same amount of protein as, for example, a New York steak. One more thing…The consumption of too many starches and sugars in your diet leads to all kinds of health problems, including heart disease.

By: Charlie-paylessforfood.com

Charlie-paylessforfood.com — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:59:29 +0000

Interesting post. I’ve dramatically cut down on my consumption of red meat. I was particular concerned about the hormones and antibiotics used in raising beef.

But recently a National Cancer Institute study found that Americans who eat large amounts of red meat and processed meats face a greater risk of death from heart disease and cancer.

“Over 10 years, eating the equivalent of a quarter-pound hamburger daily gave men in the study a 22% higher risk of dying of cancer and a 27% higher risk of dying of heart disease.”

By: Allen

Allen — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:39:12 +0000

Great post! In our house, we try to eat 1-2 meals weekly as meatless. This definitely saves us some money while helping us be a little more healthy. Beans are not too expensive!

By: Ellen Mills

Ellen Mills — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:23:41 +0000

I heard today that no government agency checks chicken butchers for humane treatment. It’s another reason to give up meat.

By: val

val — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:26:20 +0000

Ya got guts girl for giving it up. I am not near that dedicated. We get a half beef per year from a local rancher, taken in trade for some mechanic work. It really makes a difference in our monthly grocery bill.

By: Ellie

Ellie — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:48:14 +0000

Sounds like a few of us have the same ideas about economizing on meat. Last time I roasted a whole chicken, I got more than 4 meals out of it, as I used the bones to make broth, then made a chicken noodle soup with veggies. When I make pasta sauce, I make vegetarian, and in large quantities so some can be frozen. When I crave meat, I can always add a bit of chicken or turkey sausage (TJs has great varieties), or use meatballs that I’ve made using ground turkey when it’s on sale. And on and on…

By: The Unethical Man

The Unethical Man — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:19:49 +0000

Sometimes Ralphs will have them on sale for $.69lb or even $.59lb. Other places, such as Albertson’s, will have a special 8hr sale where prices are in the similar range. I just keep checking the weekly ads and take advantage of them as I see them. I also buy an extra turkey or two in the weeks prior to Thanksgiving when the stores are practically giving them away, so I can make cheap, tasty and abundant meals for later use.