20 Cheap Vegan & Plant Based Foods for Budget Meals

[@mikigurmessa]

Hey Melissa cauliflower also very cheap, zucchini, cucumber, kiwi, etc are also cheap. I like when you come in the middle of your video and say "Now you know" 🤣🤣🤣 Thumbs up for this

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thanks Michael! Yes!!! It was so hard bringing this down to 20 because there are so many options. Thanks for adding to the list 👊🏽 I very much appreciate all your consistent support. Blessings to ya!

[@pinkiepinkster8395]

Zucchini is not cheap in NC

[@dannablount4337]

You have been so helpful

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

My absolute pleasure, Danna 😊

[@mandiepinto8101]

Sister! You are a rockstar! I praise God for your channel. With the Lord and my plant-based lifestyle I have lost 45 pounds and let’s just say there are way too many benefits to list! Thank you for being faithful to this call and I look forward to watching more. ❤

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Congrats Mandie! This sounds amazing! You’ve encouraged me so much. Thank you for being here and for sharing your testimony. Great things are in store for you! Stay faithful and trust your Heavenly Father to give you the desires of your heart ❤️

[@emilywilson7308]

I make my own hummus out of dry chic peas. It’s so much better than prepared hummus and cheap! Great snack with carrots, crackers, chips, or spread on sandwiches.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

🙌🏽 yes girl! Tastes so much better 😋 and you can totally get creative. I like to add it to wraps for that creamy and nutrient-rich filling. What’s your favorite flavor of hummus?

[@emilywilson7308]

@@ChoosingMyHealth roasted garlic hummus with Sriracha.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Yum!

[@pupukah]

Your channel is the bomb! As my hubby and I start our plant based journey, your explanations are so simple to understand. You make learning fun and offer great tips! We will take things slow, track our progress and see where it takes us. My husband loves his red meat, but is willing to try plant based twice a week. He’s tired of being tired. His sister is on a plant based diet and has had noticeable results. She’s not lethargic anymore and her posture has gotten better. Thank you again for having your channel

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you for your kind words! I’m so excited about the journey y’all are on. Take baby steps and remember-this investment is well worth it. You won’t regret getting healthier- EVER. Cheering you on ☺️❤️

[@jeffboyce2426]

Your health is the ultimate and worth every penny you spend

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Yes!!!

[@Claudymaze]

I’m so glad I found your channel I’m starting my plant base journey slowly.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Congrats 🎉 Wishing you a journey full of health and joy! ❤️

[@senseofwonder4734]

Thank you for this. Your channel is WONDERFUL!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

You’re most welcome 🙏🏽 Thank you so much 😊

[@keithmc8327]

Great Experience I had with with u DOCTOR ORAL KZbin channel after using his herbal product & get cured from herpes & diabetes totally. Thanks so much DOCTOR ORAL channel.

[@ericaburton2396]

So Happy I found your page. I am struggling struggling. Recently my health has gone down drain. And was put on a lot of meds do you side effects was prescribed more meds. My son in pre med suggested I try holistic medicine. My Dr. Put me on the photogenic diet basically rainbow diet for 3 mths. She said I can eat meat just in moderation. This is my second week first week all in plants yesterday I ate less than 1/2 grilled chicken breast. Felt so bad so decided to try my best to do all veggies. But I am stuck for meals. I work 8-10 he days and have to still get dinner on table for 5 others that live there meat. So I have been eating sides. And it's getting old. I just want real meals. So I found your page and being watched every episode. Thank you for putting this out. Let me tell u prayer works. Because I was like Lord if this is going to help me send me help. I found your pg and my sup is just starting her vegan journey so we are struggling together. I am not alone. Thank you so much.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

I am so grateful for your tenacity Erica. You’ve inspired me! Keep going and take the baby steps you need to. Little steps amount to leaps. I pray the info and tips help you on your journey. You are so worth it. God is answering your prayers ❤️

[@littlemswolf]

I loved this video so much. I am still new so I am always looking for ideas. Oatmeal is my favorite grain, bananas for sure in the morning and celery is a great crunchy veggie. Blues berries are awesome in the spring and summer time but the frozen ones work too.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you! So many foods to love! And summer is an amazing time for the berries. Blessings on your journey 🫐☺️

[@nerissapineda6887]

Just discovered you with this video and I LOVED it! Your video has everything I’ve been looking for! I love that you not only listed off these items but you educated on their nutritional benefits. As someone who is somewhat new to plant based- the “why” it’s good for me helps me with staying committed. Also LOVE your personality!! ❤

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Aw you are so sweet Nerissa! Thank you for your kind words. I’m really grateful this vid resonated with you! Blessings on your plant-based journey 💜

[@zippyspring]

Melissa!! You are blessing us so much! Many thanks to you, (and Jason, and your entire family) for your labor on these videos. I know that this is a lot of work. However, your videos are informative, inspirational, delightful, and fun. Nuff Big Ups!😊😍🥰😘 P.S. I know that I keep saying this to y'all, but Melissa is just as lovely in person as she is on these videos! And that's her real hair too!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

You are kind, and such a bright light and breath of fresh air @Zippyspring! Your encouragement and support mean SO much! Sending you hugs! ☺️💜

[@farahwork2552]

Thats some nice a** hair 🥰😍😍

[@roselyncenaspa-alisbo7569]

I am planning to watch this video again and again ...

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

yay! Thanks for your support, friend!

[@oliviaharley1944]

Your tips are awesome I'm enjoying your videos

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you, Olivia 😊 I’m so glad you’re here! Blessings on your health journey.

[@geno5169]

I needed this topic of video! I’m new with my lifestyle on plant based! I basically been eating oatmeal with fruit smoothies! Whole grain cereal! Walnuts! Flax seeds! I’m struggling at times in restaurants or at home! So far I’ve been ordering salads yes with chicken ! What else can I put in my salads??

[@roselyncenaspa-alisbo7569]

I really love the way you talk and introducing your ingredients ! It is easy to follow my dear friend !

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you so much! So happy it's helpful for ya 🙂

[@sherrylenser]

You are incredible !! Thank you so much for sharing all of your awesome information ! I’m so glad that I found you and your channel ! ❤️

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you 🙏🏽 So glad you found me too Sherry 😊 Happy you’re here!

[@VeganonaBudget]

Hey there! Just checked out "20 Cheap Vegan & Plant Based Foods for Budget Meals" and I have to say, this is exactly the kind of content I love to see. As someone who's all about eating vegan on a budget, I'm always on the lookout for affordable and nutritious ingredients that I can use to make delicious meals. This video is such a great resource for anyone who wants to save money on groceries while still eating a healthy and balanced diet. I love how the foods are all so versatile and can be used in a variety of different recipes. Thanks for sharing these awesome ideas!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

I love it! And thank you so much! 💜

[@ImOnTheRoadLiving]

Thanks so much love for taking the time to create these videos❤

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Aw, you’re welcome ❤️

[@raymondzia1216]

Thank you! Love your presentation 🌞

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you Raymond!

[@geno5169]

I have chia walnuts! Flaxseed seeds! Macadamias! You’re tips are very helpful

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Yay! Keep going ❤️

[@geno5169]

Melissa I want to thank you 🙏 for your help! I need all the help !

[@renstiacumbie3172]

I just ran across your video on KZbin. I'm now a subscribe. I'm a vegan and I love the content.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

So glad our paths crossed, Renstia! Welcome and thank you for subscribing 🙏🏽😊

[@gregorymcmahan3914]

Good show, Melissa! You hit practically all of my staples. Just two things: 1. Peanut butter (P.B.) is something you can make at home; you probably forgot to mention that. 2. Folks need to watch out with store-bought P.B., as some brands have lots of sodium (a danger for folks battling high blood pressure and swelling) and those from the major manufacturers (and more than a few smaller ones) contain lots of sugar- a definite problem for those trying to manage their diabetes. It would be great if you could do a couple of videos where you show folks how to make their own nut butters (peanut butter is just one) and milk substitutes (like rice milk, oat milk, almond milk and soy milk). I was surprised that you didn't include the milk substitutes along with the P.B. Apart from this, everything you said was spot-on. Please keep the videos coming!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

So true! And super important to always read labels! Thanks for sharing Gregory!

[@dona-mariabetzer539]

Thank you very much! God bless you and your lovely family.❤🙏🏽

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you! God bless you too! ❤️

[@isblessed5785]

I love gala apples but my son turned me on to honey crisp apples and I barely can afford 1 apple they’re super expensive but dang good 👍🏽

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Ha! Honey Crisp apples are really tasty-and expensive lol. Buying them in season helps the bill.

[@TYoung462]

Thanks for this information ❤I needed this!

[@diggriff4868]

😁 Hey Malissa you didn't mention papaya, mangos avacados...but oh yeah they aren't as cheap as when I just go to the backyard and pick them off the tree here in St Croix ...😂😂

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

LOL. If only I had a backyard with dem fruits!! Enjoy them for us all! 🤗🥭🥑

[@Mary-uz2tz]

@@ChoosingMyHealth ohh yes, avocados over $2.00 each and often not good when you eat them

[@tabeberhart2303]

I am new with this plant based journey so thank you

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Congrats on your journey! 😊

[@amyharris2121]

:) Great info for those beginners, and just people wanting to eat healthier.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Glad it’s helpful. Thanks Amy 🙏🏽

[@amyharris2121]

@@ChoosingMyHealth It definitely is helpful, I wish I had this information 6 years ago when I changed everything. Also simple meals are key when transitioning :)

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Yes!! Simple meals for the win 🏆

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

And…🎉 congrats, Amy-6 years! Keep going!

[@amyharris2121]

@@ChoosingMyHealth Thank you!

[@lisah8082]

Pumpkin seeds. 🧡

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Yes yes! 🧡

[@geno5169]

Oh yeah! Red apples in my smoothie! Or with peanut butter!

[@LifeIsMessyImLearningAsIGrow]

Fantastic recipe! I love your style of presentation. Informative and interesting to watch! I have a weird question. Do you get food all over your camera/or phone when you film. I make cooking videos too and I’m always getting food all over my phone. Any tips from one cooking creator to another? I’d love to learn from each other.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you!! Have you tried a lens cover? Super helpful!

[@kathiemott3988]

I like everything on the list. I can only have watermelon when my son is at work. He is allergic to it causing his stomach to churn at the smell of it. I make sure there is no trace of it in the house at lease about two hours before he gets home. With kale, I am unable to find it in my area that I now live in. Was able to find it in Virginia before moving to Oklahoma. So I just settle with fresh spinach. With the potatoes, I like to get the multicolored ones where the purple potatoes are purple inside, the red are red inside and the yellow are yellow inside. One package can give me several meals once quartered and roasted. I also prefer multi-colored carrots and red cabbage. I have found red lentils make a good flat-bread. I have yet to find any green or black lentils. With rice, I like to find not only brown, but also wild, red, purple, and black. I love oats and use them to help with making mini 'meat' loaves. With peanut butter, I prefer to find the ones that don't have added sugars, oils, and other 'chemicals. Salt is okay as a second ingredient. The things I mentioned I usually get while on sale and can last a while. The fresh veggies I can cook ahead and freeze in single serve containers. Thank you for sharing this.

[@raymondzia1216]

Thank you! Great presentation.

[@lavieestbelle6068]

Thank you. I like cabbage and carrots.

[@shejustwantsout2694]

I am loving this video! Very informative ❤️That alter ego be sending me "Now you know"🤣🤣🤣

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Haha! So glad you’ve enjoyed 😊 And super glad it’s helpful to you. Blessings on your health journey!!

[@shejustwantsout2694]

@@ChoosingMyHealth 💜❤️🧡 Thank you!

[@stephanieblack4650]

Great list of Healthy foods.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you Stephanie!

[@teethecouponer7950]

Thanks for the info, I just subscribed.....love your channel.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you!! Means so much! 💜

[@OreliaLatrice]

My favorites are oatmeal, bananas, apples & sunflower seeds. For my nuts, I buy them all online, in bulk, which helps a lot. 🍎 🍌

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Yumm 😋

[@OreliaLatrice]

@@ChoosingMyHealth Yessss! 🙂

[@vaniquehouser5395]

This was really helpful thank you

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

So glad it was 🙏🏽❤️

[@donnaoneill5939]

I am new to plant based eating and I am seeing the effects, yeah!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

This is wonderful, Donna! Congrats!

[@user-km4jz1sk6s]

i will be starting soon ty

[@kirsten_e]

Love this video so much

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Yay! 🙏🏽 thank you ❤️

[@maameyaansiah3154]

Great information 🙏

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you! 😊

[@lindaleereyes6705]

I make my own almond milk 1cup shelled almonds soak them overnight pinch off the brown skin then put 8 cups distilled water blend with a high speed blender strain milk through a cheese cloth then use a funnel to pour milk into a glass container refrigerate and you have homemade almond milk use the solid almond part to malalmond flour tortillas

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

How delicious! 😊

[@rebeccasaterfield0710]

My favorite foods avocado 🥑, banana, cantaloupe honeydew, watermelon, beans, tomatoes, potatoes, walnuts, cashews, pistachios.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Yuum

[@DigitalMarketersNeeded]

Hi!!! Love your channel. I am a new subscriber!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Welcome, honey!! ☺️ So glad you’re here!🙏🏽

[@cynthiabrown842]

Great segment.❤️😊

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thanks, Cynthia!

[@nathanbrowne457]

Letsgo helps get things get done so letsgo

[@roselyncenaspa-alisbo7569]

Wow i love watching your video up to the end ok ? See you ..

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you Roselyn! 🙏🏽☺️

[@geno5169]

I’m struggling with my start on plant based! I’m our Walmart or aldis

[@charlottestrozier6965]

Where do live it I don’t see those prices in Phoenix

[@adryhere7918]

You can buy dry roasted peanuts and put in processor to make PB without any not so healthy stuff they add in processed in

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Great idea, Adry!

[@dianaalexdaniel]

Awesome Video, thank you for sharing, you look absolutely, Beautiful, love Diana Lipski a 10 years Vegan Lady and I love this Loving Lifestyle 😍

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you Diana! 10 years…wow! Keep going 😊

[@nathanbrowne457]

Try Crumed seasoned tofu

[@ShondaD_]

Organic veggies are sometimes higher in price, so do you think non organic veggies are a good buy? Thanks 😊

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Yes! My philosophy is do what you can. Some veggies/fruit is better than having none (even if not organic). DO YOU 😊❤️

[@geno5169]

I’ve been buying a lot of fruit! Bananas! Blueberry! Strawberries! Watermelon z! Pineapple z! Like twice a week!!

[@geno5169]

I actually buy a big of bag 🍎 of apples

[@roselyncenaspa-alisbo7569]

Good morning maam pretty new friend ! Wow i feel you are very smart and talented my you have a very good content very nutritious my dear friend !

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you Roselyn! God bless you! ❤️☺️

[@carinaamaral4662]

I think nothing is to cheap when most plane base foods have to be organic!

[@Frualbertsson]

Please do not make the music so loud and your voice so hard to hear. The same volume on everything is always the best!

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thank you for sharing, Susanne 😊

[@janethiggins2725]

Keeping it real. It's super important to buy organics fruits and vegetables especially when it comes to berries, spinach, kale etc. Buying organic is what makes our food bill high. It's ok for us because it's also important to put good quality food in your body as well. Who wants pesticides in their body which a lot of these fruits and vegetables has because of mass producing.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@laurastephenson2516]

Where do you live? In Tennessee, oatmeal, rice, and beans cost about 40% less than you're paying

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

I’m in Texas. That’s great that you can save even more in TN 😊

[@nathanbrowne457]

Plantbased body building is the best

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

It’s awesome!

[@jackiesibblis3793]

Just discovered your channel

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

❤️

[@Mary-uz2tz]

Don't know where you live, but your shopping prices are at least 100% lower than where I live. Bananas regularly $1.19 for organic. Apples, $2.49 Do you always buy organic?

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Hey Mary! These are cheapest options for non-organic plant-based foods. Organic is great, but should never stop you from being able to afford a plant-based lifestyle! 🧡

[@Mary-uz2tz]

@@ChoosingMyHealth sure, learn which fruits and vegetables are more inclined to be contaminated with chemicals. Strawberries are the worst for pesticides.

[@nathanbrowne457]

Plantbased cleans your body good addicts recovery diet

[@raychad5058]

I am new to vegan, how many meals a day and can you skip a meal?

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Welcome to the plant-based lifestyle Ray! I don’t recommend skipping meals unless you’re intermittent fasting and you’re sure you’re still meeting your nutritional needs to stay healthy. In general, most people do 2-3 meals a day. Ultimately, you know your body best. Also, what’s most important is that your meals are nutrient dense. Check out my freebie for newbies: choosingmyhealth.com/gamechangers

[@suzangrace5567]

How would one handle a plant based diet if you can’t stand beans, lentils or grains.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Hi Suzan! So sorry to hear. Progress over perfection matters most. More plants or even mostly plants is better than none. Also, get to the root cause and maybe figure out why you can’t tolerate these certain foods. For example, if beans make you super gassy, a tweak may be to soak them overnight and pressure cook them, to make them more tolerable. Wishing you all the best 💜

[@gregorywilliams7263]

What is breakfast porridge?

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Warm cereal, usually made from whole grains-like morning oats for example.

[@waterca178]

I pray God sends me a supporter. I have to start the next morning I awake.

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Praying He sends 💜🙏🏽

[@Claudymaze]

This the pre covid prices 😳

[@catherinefrancis5827]

❤❤🙏🙏🦋🦋

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

❤️

[@candacehayes3336]

Melissa, please help:)! Can you give a sweet tooth like me ideas to replace ice cream and a healthy version of chocolate chip cookies? Just keeping it real. Candace

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

I got you Candace! I have some sweet tooth recipes similar to these on my IG! Instagram.com/choosingmyhealth I hope these help honey! ❤️

[@itohabrave5433]

all of these fruits are so much more expensive in canada

[@carltonwillams3962]

R you a chef u look very nice ru a Christian u look natural

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Aw thanks, yes I’m a Christian. God bless you 🙏🏽

[@carltonwillams3962]

That why you face look so nice an clean ru a sda so you married because me like you an where ru from

[@carltonwillams3962]

@@ChoosingMyHealth am a vegan chef God teach me how to cook

[@marijana.majic.]

I can't believe how expensive apples are in the USA 😱😱 Bananas are more expensive here. Other fruit is somewhat similar in price. Edit: OMG 😱 vegetables are soooo expensive there. No wonder people have hard time believing in veganism 🥺

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

Hey girl!! Yes, these are US prices, lol. Healthy food should be the cheaper option no matter where you are though, right? For the most part, even in the US, most times, a plant based diet is STILL the cheaper option. We do the best we can, with the options we have, wherever we are. Keep choosing your health, regardless! 💜

[@southerngirl1408]

Sorry, but that music is annoying and unbelievably Loud! Could have been a great video

[@rellis1572]

If I could tolerate eating this wide range of vegan foods, going plant based would be a lot easier. I cannot tolerate grains, peanuts, cashews, beans and oatmeal. Smh! And cabbage must be cooked, nothing raw

[@ChoosingMyHealth]

I’m sorry to hear that! Still, a lifestyle of more plants or mostly plants is better than none. Remember that it’s progress over perfection that matters most. I’d also go the root cause and try to figure out why these foods trigger a response- and maybe cook them differently (soak overnight and pressure cook). It could possibly make some of the foods more tolerable. Wishing you the best ❤️

[@penelopewilliams9336]

Why are you screaming

[@Unmasking_Viandalisme]

Dan "Plant-Man" Buettner: 'Beans, greens, tubers, nuts & grains are the cheapest & most accessible'. The Blue Zones enquiry demonstrates that a WF omnivore diet promotes longevity, rather than PB nonsense.

[@mistygirl3995]

Your ignorance has no limits.