$35 BUDGET what I eat in a week! (simple, healthy, plant based)

[@juliaayers111]

listen to my podcast! 🌞 www.youtube.com/@dualityoflifepodcast/videos

[@Emily-td1es]

Hey Julia! Where did you learn that frozen veggies lack fiber? I have good news - that’s not true! In fact, frozen vegetables can retain more nutrients and fiber than fresh, as they’re preserved immediately after harvest and don’t start breaking down in transit and sitting on store shelves. Either way, eating vegetables is a good thing, fresh or frozen, and you don’t need to worry about nutrient loss in frozen vegetables. That said, if you don’t like frozen broccoli, don’t eat it! 😋

[@nixvon]

came here to say the same thing. it’s definitely not true so not sure why she said it was when she’s just heard about it lol!

[@annaburke8537]

I don't know how that would be possible. Can't believe everything you hear, for sure.

[@nicoleavery7238]

Almost everything in this world is misinformation and there will always be “evidence” of contradicting facts and opinions so who really knows at the end of the day

[@elizabethgavrilova8181]

I agree- frozen veggies are still a great source of nutrients and retain all their benefits! And they can save you $$ , if you buy a massive bag of say mixed veggies or just one type on it's own and store for awhile

[@TreeHugginT]

Exactly. 😊

[@sunnygirl5467]

Quick Disclaimer! Frozen vegetables contain about the SAME or even more nutrients and the same fibre as fresh! I don't know where Julia found this misinformation, but it's not true, eat all the frozen fruit and veggies you want... Ifyou really think about it with common sence, how would freezing remove fibre? Vitamins are temperature and light sensitive, but fibre not🤔🤓🌱

[@juliaayers111]

Let me see if I can find where I found this info out!! There is so much misinformation on the internet that it’s truly hard to know what’s right and what’s wrong! And sometimes something resonates with me and makes sense, but maybe not fully true! ( I know I’m not alone on that one) But one reason I don’t like frozen veggies is because I find them soggy compared to fresh veggies. So when I heard that freezing damages the cell walls of vegetable and can damage fibre, it made sense!?!? But we all make mistakes, and my apologies for that 💛

[@kecrn4132]

@@juliaayers111I do agree with you on that for sure…. The sogginess of frozen veg can be very “confusing” in terms of the fibre and nutrients in frozen veg!! LOVE this vid and others like it …. Budget grocery haul and meals! Soooooo what I need!! I am a terrible grocery shopper and meal planner (I joke…. Sort of…. That I have a complete disability when it comes to grocery and meal planning. It drives me nuts and I think it is part of my ED that never ever improved, no matter how well I was/am doing. Would love more of these!!! I’m in Ontario, Canada…. What isn’t expensive right now!!!!!

[@sunnygirl5467]

@@juliaayers111 No blame to you, the internet is so confusing when it comes to nutrition information🥲 If frozen veggies and fruit are stored wrong in the store or stored wrong on the transport to the store their structure can get pretty damaged by freezer burn, that makes it really soggy, especially broccoli...that doesn't remove a significant amount of the fibre though, so no worries! Sometimes I get a bad packet and it is exactly that..soggy and the structure is damaged by ice crystals, but most of the time I get good packets..I buy small florettes in a little portion in a carton from the frozen section and steam it in a pot with a steaming basket, it doesn't get soggy at all and only takes 10mins and stays vibrant green! Bonus hack: if you cook broccoli or other cruciferous veggies (kale, brussels sprouts, cabbage, arugola, cauliflower) add a pinch of mustard powder or a little of raw veggie to your food, that activates the cancer-fighting compound in them which makes them so healthy, otherwise it is destroyed by the cooking process!!!☺️🌱🙏

[@sonjaneko4330]

@@juliaayers111to be quite frank, you are an influencer and it is your responsibility to not spread any misinformation and to check information before you mention it in a video. You have potentials a lot of power over your fans, especially since your channel is based on cooking. Next time, check some shady information like this in ChatGPT before you potentially fuel fear in your followers…

[@swaagaa]

​@@juliaayers111I've found out that if I just steam them lightly, they actually don't become so soggy, which is great.

[@thegreengoddess8850]

Frozen foods don’t lack fiber. They are blanched and will lose digestive enzymes but that is true for any cooked vegetables or fruit. Over time they can lose antioxidants and certain vitamins if frozen forever. Also, just relax and try to not label everything. I guarantee when you are 40 you can look at these videos and realize you still don’t have everything figured out. Life always has more lessons to teach and you will always learn new things and realize things you thought were right at the time will make you wonder what you were thinking and you will see everything from a different angle.

[@elizabethgavrilova8181]

I agree with all this, but especially the latter part of your comment- about not labeling things. Lately, I've been watching her videos and feel like she's oversimplifying life and projecting this pseudo-philosophical approach to every little thing. This is different than approaching things with a simpler mindset or a flexible attitude towards shifts and changes that will occur throughout our lifetime. Two totally different things. Life itself is not black and white, there are WAY too many grey areas, and uncertainties and unexplainable things. You're 100% right- not everything needs a label and certainly does NOT need to be understood at age 25. Our minds and attitudes and perspectives will change sooooo much over our lifetime...

[@thegreengoddess8850]

@@elizabethgavrilova8181 I agree with you. Last video I commented that you have to get out of your head. Analysis paralysis. I spent decades trying to figure out why this why that and not one second really did anything but make me obsess over things and waste time on things that don’t matter 2 weeks later. I started watching Abraham Hicks videos and she gave great advice that I connected with and haven’t bothered with all the monkey mind since. She said “when you are driving in your car, you have to focus on the road in front of you. If you focus on what happened 10 miles ago, you are going to get in a wreck. You must sit faced forward and make sure you focus on your path and if you don’t like where you have been, don’t make silly detours and waste time making stops that you don’t really want. I’m 52 and have things now figured out and the people, places and things that I let take me from my path are not welcome! I only have room for those things that help me on my journey. I wish i knew this 30 years ago!!! Also, Julia if you read this, no one is criticizing you. We are trying to help. Being stuck in feelings is ego. If you try to understand what is being said, you will save years and years of frustration and hurt. Is something good for you? No? Move on. Simple as that. If you make more out of it you get derailed.

[@TJ-kz1ul]

I am 48, you are definitely correct!

[@stacydiaz336]

I eat a lot of potatoes topped with cooked vegetables or a “ cheese” sauce. I also top with cooked lentils. It’s cheap and tasty!

[@wiktoriakaminska4570]

is there ANY source for the fiber thing? cause it really sounds like fear mongering

[@hannahstrait1910]

Research has actually proven that frozen vegetables have the same amount of fiber as fresh vegetables! Plus they sometimes contain more nutrients since they are frozen at peak freshness. I hope that helps!

[@wiktoriakaminska4570]

@@hannahstrait1910 yes, thank you, that's what i've always thought, so i was very curious where she heard that from

[@cactooshie]

@@wiktoriakaminska4570 bruh shes always just making shit up without ever double checking anything

[@dantedevilx]

I think you mean that frozen vegetables are softer because the cells walls ruptured from ice. It still has fiber lol

[@juliaayers111]

YES!

[@Amatory0]

yay very old school Julia vibes! love love your WIEIAW vids, especially when they include grocery shopping!

[@chasityyyhall]

I love these budget recipes

[@tonisharp8747]

I'm in Australia 🇦🇺 and veggies can be quite expensive. Like $5 for a bunch of non organic kale. $5 for a bunch of asparagus. $5 for half a cabbage etc my groceries are $250 a week

[@coralandersson]

Im also curious if being in South Africa has had some sort of influence on your veganism? Do you it easier or more difficult to be vegan in ZA? Are there any foods you've had to give up or introduce more of?

[@kimberlytalley]

One of my fave budget vegan meals was and still is bean and mushroom pickle tacos, yep you heard it right. Any mashed or refried beans (usually black or pinto) smeared on corn tortillas with a few slices of mushroom sautéed in as much garlic as possible (I know mushrooms are not always budget but a little can go a long way) and a bit of sliced or diced dill pickle for a vinegary crunch. Fold and bake in oven until crispy, best served with a few or many dashes of hot sauce and if budget allows some cashew cream or avocado would be even more delish. I live in Southern California, beans and tortillas are very inexpensive and readily available here and I am fortunate to access avocados often from a friends/neighbors tree for free 😋

[@Stephanie-j9e4f]

Oh boy. Are you ever lucky to have access to a fresh avocado tree. I'm jealous of that for sure ❣️

[@frulamira6924]

I think that in most part of the world all vegan staples are affordable & budget friendly- rice, pasta, legumes, canned tomatoes, veggies & fruits😊

[@net_marie3153]

I tend to overspent on my groceries so I am grateful for these recipies. I am newly getting into using a lot more vegetables in one dish and am finding that they are way more affordable than I thought (sounds silly but that's were I am). Things like asparagus and berrys tend to be expensive. Greetings from Germany

[@oxanadc]

im about ot move to Germany soon for my third year of uni and cannot wait to share my KZbin journey there and try all the vegan products

[@elorose17]

omg yummmm!!! adding diced apples to a potato & lentil curry is a top tip I learnt from my mum X sounds bizarre but is amazing

[@juliaayers111]

Yes!! I’ve done this before and it’s incredible ☺️✨

[@Bri-vy7zx]

Frozen vegetables do not lack fiber 🤣 frozen veggies are actually often more nutritious because they pick and freeze immediately at the peak of ripeness

[@Ratsfrom42]

Great video! Loved all the curries. Making oats with lentils is SUCH a good idea to add some plant protein without protein powder! Your kale veggie lentil salads look SO GOOD. So inspiring!

[@leanenothnagel8379]

Die PnP no name brand pasta is so relatable 😂

[@maykegroteboer7863]

I don’t know how it works where you live, but here in The Netherlands they say frozen vegetables have the same nutritional value as fresh vegetables. IF there is a difference is so small that it’s not really worth it to buy everything fresh, because fresh veggies can go bad way faster so on a budget I should say buy frozen veggies!! But still, don’t know if thats the case for everyone ❤️❤️ much love

[@roryv16]

Hey dear! Wanted to suggest making pizza but instead of pizza dough to use lavash (wraps) as the base and then of course tomato sauce/cream sauce and all of the veggies on top. I put one wrap - sauce, stack another one on top with sauce so it's not as thin and doesn't break apart. My personal fav toppings are mushrooms, hot pepper, onions, corn, some vegan cheese and some pickles. Kisses from Bulgaria

[@DarlinMarleneVeVo]

Loved this one ❤❤❤ I live in the Dominican Republic. I spend $25 American dollars in vegan groceries for two weeks which is $50 dollars a month. 😅❤️ I wish you would come to the DR in the future. Much love 🥰🥰💕💕

[@kecrn4132]

Wow!! That is incredible!!

[@cactooshie]

beets lower blood pressure so thats why you felt off by eating five of them. id be careful with beets especially since youre active and probably already have blood pressure on the lower side

[@BethAge95]

My staple for budget meals is tvp or soy granules. Use it in chilli, bolognese, wraps... It's super cheap, versatile, packed with protein and you can make it flavourful with broth, soy sauce and spices :) To the other question - I live in Finland, everything is expensive 😭

[@oxanadc]

I've lived in Denmark an it is also so expensive

[@petegriffiths930]

Great ideas for the budget amazing tips and frozen vegetables helps as well with the budget. Thanks.😊

[@oihanaruiz6977]

Omg i used to do the red lentil oatmeal a lot a few months back, its tasty if you serve it with good topings, i would suggest: coconut/soy yogurt, chia/flax seeds, berries, cinnamon

[@samanthaholland3136]

My go to budget meal that I make so often is a lentil spaghetti ☺️

[@oxanadc]

mine is a lentil stew on top of rice love that one of my go to recipes on my KZbin channel

[@daydreamerjules00]

Also greetings from germany here! berries and vegan alternatives for yoghurt etc. are quite expensive here! love ur videos. xoxo

[@oxanadc]

glad to know as someone who is moving to Germany soon I need some tips, as I would love to share them on my own KZbin channel

[@gerukatze]

Yay thank's for making sunday a little bit better with a new video

[@oxanadc]

right

[@tacotacopineapple]

Y’all. Frozen foods do not lack fiber. This is why you don’t listen to random people on the internet. Smh.

[@CREOLE_]

Delicious recipes. 😋 ❤

[@oxanadc]

as always such inspiration for my own KZbin channel

[@cindeec1963]

Hello from Eureka, CA! One of my favorite budget meals is soyrizo and potato tacos with pico de gallo :)

[@luizmsilvei]

As dicas nutricionais de Julia, ela na cozinha... nós amamos❤😊

[@AlysiaP]

I’m definitely going to make the apple banana oat bake I have everything for it😊😊sending love and light💫🫶🏾💕🌎 edit I made it I’m obsessed and lately baking is so therapeutic is it just me lol?😊😊😂

[@oxanadc]

sameee I want to start sharing some more of my vegan cooking and baking experimentation on my KZbin channel so im gonna start shifting my content

[@AlysiaP]

@@oxanadc awesome ! I’ll follow you because I just love to see it and I love to support ! When it comes to vegan food we’ve got to get out there more we have some beautiful tasty food!

[@oxanadc]

@@AlysiaP omg thank you so much, your support means so much to me and I can't wait to start sharing mroe fo my vegan experimenting

[@AlysiaP]

@@oxanadc yes of coarse 💕💕😊

[@oxanadc]

@@AlysiaP your support actually makes me not be so insecure about shifting my content a bit

[@mmschwartz84]

Beets are amazing! I have been getting really huge and deliciously sweet purple/red beets lately and... wow! Sidenote: They also make my pee/poo a vibrant pinkish color if I eat too many! Lol

[@kecrn4132]

lol! Yes… one wee piece of beet makes me pee red!!! And they are one of my fav foods!!!

[@AngelicaMSilva234]

New to your channel

[@juliaayers111]

Thank you for joining ☺️

[@oxanadc]

you will love her truly she inspires my own KZbin channel so much

[@sophieschremmer6954]

This video could have also be called „lentil recipe ideas“ or „lentils are so versatile“😂

[@oxanadc]

literally what can lentils not do

[@RanmaRanmaBou]

Love youuu

[@forevermoodreading]

Your fiber "fact" about frozen veggies is not correct and spreading misinformation like that is harmful. Freezing does not affect fiber content.

[@kashifkhawaja3205]

Thank you so much for sharing this great informative video. It's very nice and unique. Weldone ❤😊😊😊❤🎉🎉😇😊..Your all videos are fantastic and your all skills and vlogs are amazing and unique. You are a wonderful very special very beautiful very talented very cute and pretty gorgeous lady and I am completely fascinated by your wonderful God-given stunning beauty and mesmerising personality. May God bless you with the best and Keep you smiling and healthy always,Stay blessed ❤❤😊😊😊

[@sg6319]

❤❤❤

[@coralandersson]

You should do a budget with South African Rands while you're here. Because R600 for one person for a week is really expensive!

[@tacotacopineapple]

She doesn’t seem as excited to try cultural food as she was in SE Asia so I’m not surprised she won’t convert things to local currency. I’m guessing she’s sticking around SA for the guy whose house she’s staying in.

[@juliaayers111]

Wow this is a bit mean to say

[@juliaayers111]

Let me see if I can cut the budget even more ✨👀

[@kecrn4132]

@@juliaayers111seriously…. I’m pretty sure you said that the both of you are renting the apartment?? And, even if that is the case, who the f cares!!! You do you, Julia!! Love❤ watching YOU and what YOU do and who YOU are!!❤❤❤

[@tacotacopineapple]

⁠@@juliaayers111 I disagree but we all have opinions, don’t we? I recall in your first video in Cape Town you stated you didn’t carry cash because you’re afraid of being robbed. That isn’t a sentiment I’ve heard in any other of your videos in any country. I thought it ignorant at best and xenophobic at worst. Considering the socioeconomic situation post-apartheid in SA and how the present day has been informed and driven by the history of colonization to the extent that 1-12% of Caucasian SA locals live in poverty while OVER 50% of Black SA citizens live in poverty, casually dropping your fear of being robbed rings differently to me as a Black woman than it likely did to you in making that statement so publicly. I get it, this is a business for you and WIEIAD/WIEIAW videos are your bread and butter that offer a consistent viewership attracted to how a thin, conventionally attractive white woman feeds themself in hopes they can replicate the results. That steady viewership markets you well to sponsors. We all(or most of us) have jobs. But you’re also in a country that has been torn apart and built itself up in my lifetime, one that houses my and some of your other viewers’ families and friends. The reality is that the majority of your viewers aren’t going to look that far into South African culture, cuisine, or politics beyond your videos. The least you could do while living tax free in this beautiful, complicated country is explore the local vegan food or shop on a budget more similar to the median annual income as I promise you, it’s an eye opening experience. It’s one thing to say we’re all connected to everything around us. It’s another to show it beyond vegan food and adventures in spirituality.

[@martagarzon6024]

It used to be a safe place to be but lately it’s been getting more triggering for me 🥺 I don’t know why is that 😢

[@maryem9225]

what part feels triggering?

[@martagarzon6024]

@@maryem9225 it might be something related to my issues, not theirs at all. But it makes me feel so wrong. It feels like a perfection I’d love to experience but not meant to be for me. Been comparing myself a lot lately :/ It’s my problem for sure!

[@oxanadc]

@@martagarzon6024 hey I have some KZbin videos that I think might help you

[@nupiedupiedoo]

@@martagarzon6024i understand how you feel, i feel this way a lot sometimes too and it’s a tough feeling to go through. im sorry you’re experiencing this ❤️

[@martagarzon6024]

@@nupiedupiedoo sending a big, big warm hug, beautiful🩷 ur doing great. Thanks for your lovely comment which i appreciate so very much

[@mandisantetha9941]

Which South Africa you’re in ?

[@ellyn6556]

FIRST!!🫶

[@darlenetalley9928]

Please wash your lentils and your rice before you cook them

[@nataliar2840]

love the misinformation about frozen veggies lacking fiber 😍

[@LovedGirlMag]

You really don’t make SA sound nice, hey. And it’s my home 😢

[@juliaayers111]

I love SA so much, it’s my new home! But there are some harsh realities to being here that may people from 1st world countries don’t understand, so I’m just being real and honest!

[@Jess-1720]

Thank you for this video. I totally forgot about lentil potato curry! It used to be one of my staples almost 10 years ago. So yummy! Gonna make one this week 🤤 Also paprika is one of my most used spices. I put it in EVERYTHING lol. I love how different all of our palates are! ❤