BUDGET FRIENDLY VEGAN GROCERY GUIDE FOR BEGINNERS / Vegan Grocery Haul

[@karhissa5565]

*What she bought* • Bread (flax+Quinoa) • Pasta (Lasagna+spaghetti) • Sushi rice • Udon noodles • Nori sheets (roasted seaweed) • Medium firm tofu • Black beans • Kidney beans • Green lentils • Dry chickpeas • Diced tomatoes • Tomato sauce • Almond milk • Frozen fruit • Frozen veggies • Hummus (roasted pine nut) • Classico pasta sauce (sweet basil) • Frank’s Red hot sauce • Unico balsamic vinegar • Sweet chili sauce • Ketchup • Broccoli • Blueberries • Avocado • Spinach • King oyster mushrooms • Green onion • Ginger • Yellow onions • Baby bok choy • Chinese broccoli • cucumbers

[@cuppatae834]

Thanks!💜

[@rbobino84]

Karhissa what about potatoes?

[@elydorable7917]

How much is it all?

[@fefefeda94]

@@elydorable7917 8 million dollars Jk

[@yolandaquimby3489]

Thx Karhissa...you're awesome!!!

[@coldcarrots8550]

Pro tip: buy fruit in bulk amounts when it's on sale and freeze. It's cheaper than buying already frozen fruit. Same for vegetables.

[@ginakennett4051]

@@valice4712 they change in appearance and texture once you freeze them and become really soft...frozen bananas are best for smoothies and baked goods. I always peel them because trying to peel a frozen banana is no fun and once it thaws it gets mushy. I do freeze bananas all the time.

[@kaiseeb]

@@valice4712 I peel mine and cut them up first, that way they're ready to go when I need them (and easier to use).

[@coldcarrots8550]

You can leave the peel on, but I dont recommend it. Also if you want banana slices, freeze them separated on a cookie sheet first. Otherwise they clump together. But if you dont mind that, go for it. I'm too lazy to freeze separately first. Haha. In addition to smoothies, you can make a pretty awesome vegan banana ice cream. :)

[@kristineblack2281]

@@valice4712 peel first

[@beccarobb9804]

Yea once in awhile but walmart fruit is like 3.00 you cant get berries that cheap, even in a bulk sale, mangos, strawberries.

[@chloebell2001]

I’m so glad you brought up the “may contain” listing! Not many people know about that!

[@CheapLazyVegan]

yes!!! I was very confused in the beginning so I realized I should mention : )

[@Cellphonesssful]

i forget that to mention that to people too, cause my brother has an allergy so im used to it so it helped me

[@Mrs.Scorpio83]

Really helped me

[@MrsBee-uo2lc]

Good to know, it confused me bc I just bought bread that said it may contain milk and I was like crap... Not vegan. But when I read the ingredients list, I couldn't find milk in it so I didn't understand. now I know thank you!!! 😂👍

[@Katzykeens]

@@MrsBee-uo2lc That was the first thing my bf told me when I started too ;w;

[@VioletWaves44]

Listen to this woman if you're newly vegan!!! She helped me out a tonne a couple of years ago. Anytime anyone says veganism is expensive I can clap back like a pro

[@callieestra1095]

It’s only expensive if you don’t know what you’re doing and don’t know what to look for

[@iofthetiger67]

​@@callieestra1095 wrong

[@ima7333]

Hi, i used to have US$400 food budget but since i cut down my animal protein by 95% my food budget’s gone down to $200. It’s the meat, eggs & milk that are pricey where i live. Sometimes i can even live on $100 a month when i’m just too lazy to go to the store. I simply go to a traditional market down the street for veggies, tofu & tempeh. Then simply cook them in the ways i love to eat them minus the animal protein & oil. Those chinese broccolis are awesome stir fried w/ lots of garlic & doenjang if you have it. I lost a lot of weight 5 yrs ago before i got my tongue cancer eating mostly veggies. But my drinking was a bit out of control and w/ age come cancer. Age & booze just don’t mix. So now 3 yrs after i had my cancer treatment and 3 months 95% oil free vegan, i’m healthier than i ever been. Keep up the good work, Rose. I’m looking forward to more recipes.

[@elizabetharmstrong4108]

May God bless you and it's good to hear youre healthy. Praying for you always. 😊

[@samanthagalvan3791]

Wow, you're killin it! Best of luck (:

[@Kari-iu9jx]

Wow, how you changed your life is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing!

[@OMGJOELLE]

Lol yea it's cheaper I don't understand how people say it's expensive

[@ima7333]

Joelle R. It’s the processed stuff that’s expensive. Dairy & meat are always pricier than rice, veg & beans.

[@ghostpyschodoll]

I've been vegetarian since 8th grade I'm now 19 slowly going into veganism This helped me so much

[@jasminebonilla]

ghost psychodoll How’s it going? I’ve been vegetarian for 3 years and I am transitioning as well!

[@BooksToAshes]

I became vegetarian in 11th grade, that was 9 years ago and I still am. It's probably one of the best decisions of my life. Also a tip for vegetarians. Always check cheese for rennet/lipase. This is derived from calf stomach which makes it not vegetarian (parmesan, and feta cheese usually always have that). I never found out until years later -.-

[@yellowbird5411]

For those on a budget, consider that in the U.S., with the equivalent of the groceries being $85, that this amount is what you might pay for a couple going to dinner twice, or a single person, around 5-6 times, (including tip) This food should last one person almost a month, it would seem. That would be 70-90 meals. And in Florida, where I live, there is no food tax unless you eat out.

[@renebrown995]

Good to know that. Central Florida back at you 😀 Thank you so much.

[@Haramkus]

Floridan here . Glad to hear it’s maintainable :)

[@LionSPH]

Cooking and freezing dried beans is genius!! I usually keep both dry and canned beans on hand as well but I never thought to prep the dry ones like that!

[@CheapLazyVegan]

yessss!!! Freeze one cup of cooked beans in separate bags/containers and any time your'e ready to eat, just take them out and microwave/thaw them! woohoo !!

[@jesswii5861]

My mother cooks rice a freezes it as well for when she comes home lateand can't really cook anything. Also hummus freezes nicely.

[@Amy-r3t1f]

Tofu PRO TIP: store in air-tight container with cold water, and change the water every time you use it for longer fridge life! It will last longer than the expiry date!

[@avaswitzer9381]

Amy Kim does the water need to cover most of the tofu or?

[@Amy-r3t1f]

Ava Switzer yes!

[@jbell9179]

Good tip. I have also used unopened tofu at least 2-3 months after the date and have never had a problem. I always check to make sure it looks/smells OK though. 😁

[@deborao9372]

J Bell917 me too or I just put it all in freezer the whole package if times near. It's fine

[@kelseyminor7232]

You can also freeze it and it gives it a more firm "meaty" texture

[@user-bw7hq7lp1l]

I was plant based for a whole month a while ago and I felt amazing but I couldn’t keep it up. I’m slowly working back towards a plant based diet now. Something I’ve found that’s great for snacking is popcorn. You can put different oils on it and season it with traditional salt or stuff like garlic and chili powder. It’s great!

[@jenwylie4093]

There is a learning curve when you change your diet. I find having some pre-cooked brown rice, quinoa, etc in the fridge helps. Cutting your veggies and fruit up so they are ready to go helps too. Having an instant pot or pressure cooker helps save time, but canned beans and sauces are a life saver if you are short on time.

[@xLittleulipx]

Don't give up. And there's really a learning curve and after while, it feels "natural" to buy, prepare and eat a plant based/vegan diet.

[@vonne2003]

I ❤ chilli powder popcorn.

[@christineg6123]

OMG I DIDN'T KNOW "MAY CONTAIN" WAS JUST FOR ALLERGIES! This is brand new information and I'm so excited for my next grocery shopping trip 😁

[@steakquake7316]

Christine G Me too! So many more options!

[@katiekattt]

I’d like to see a pantry/fridge tour :)

[@CheapLazyVegan]

thanks for letting me know : )

[@lillie7847]

I'm not vegan, but I eat mostly plant-based without even thinking about it because it's the cheapest. I spend around 85€ (95$) a month for groceries, including hygiene and cleaning products, and cat food. Where I live a pack of 1kg (2lbs) of rice is about 1.30€ (1.50$) and it makes about 8 to 10 portions of rice depending on how hungry I am. Pasta is even cheaper. A big can of beans will usually last me 4 to 5 meals for less than 1€. The most expensive are fruits and veggies but if you buy in season it's usually cheaper (and more tasty).

[@laurak.2485]

Where in the EU do you life?

[@lillie7847]

@@laurak.2485 I live in France

[@rubyscott6685]

I also use the nori sheets to flavor any foods that I want to taste fishy without the fish, like no-fish tuna sandwiches made with chickpeas.

[@mellonlord4616]

I have an electric pressure cooker. It my favorite cooking appliance. It Cooks unsoaked dry beans in 30 minutes.

[@alejandrarodriguez2508]

I cook dry beans for like an hour or a little more & dry chickpeas for half an hour. Idk why people soak them or cook them so long

[@alejandrarodriguez2508]

@@melw3313 I've seen soaking & cooking instructions for 10hrs+ everywhere (chickpeas). I just can't imagine all that is necessary but maybe some places do have really old chickpeas

[@fabfourfever674]

Alejandra Rodriguez Soaking beans overnight reduces lectins and makes them easier to digest. 😊

[@73cidalia]

I insist on extra soaking and rinsing. Beans / legumes are so hard on my digestion, so I do what I can to minimize problems. For those who can get away with not soaking, more power to ‘em.

[@RobotronSage]

be sure to make sure kidney beans are cooked at around 100 degrees because if they are only cooked at 70 degrees or something they are toxic. Dunno the specifics about this you may have to look it up wether the pressure cooker takes care of that problem. Canned beans are precooked apparently. Not a food sceintist but literally saw this on youtube a few days ago thought i'd share this since nobody told me about this in school and with the veganism going on i can see someone making a mistake with the dried beans cause it's not even mentioned on the fucking packaging what is this fucking world

[@puttihatnschaf]

I spend less than 100 a month for food/drinks in general. But for me potatoes are the biggest staple (lots of nutrients & cheap & can be stored pretty long) and it's just noodles or rice if I am lazy. Beans/Lentils/Seeds are definitely good as well and smoked tofu every other meal. Other than that I am a big fan of basically all local vegetables and fruits. To eat vegan for less money you basically just have to avoid expensive fruits like berries in general or exotic fruits and try to be very limited with processed foods. Also stick to tap water, maybe buy some tea/coffee to go with it but not beverages. And obviously cook at home and avoid eating out. This makes it more special if you ever treat yourself to go out to a restaurant or something.

[@maryroberts4095]

puttihatnschaf All that vegan shit will make your farts reek.

[@david.trigueiros]

@@maryroberts4095 it takes a while for your gut to adapt, especially if you rarely ate vegetables before. Drink a little bit of apple cider before your meal to ease that process

[@yellowbird5411]

@@maryroberts4095 Sometimes taking digestive enzymes help through the transition. Also, chewing thoroughly is important. One of the benefits of whole plant food eating is that the odor disappears from feces and gas. It's only a problem if you are still eating meat/dairy/eggs and then throw in more veggies.

[@Nazia642]

Mary Roberts im sorry but that was funny asf😂😂

[@RobotronSage]

@@maryroberts4095 quite the opposite tbh. like someone said below it's probably because you had meat-gut and the vegetables were pushing the crap out of ur body that's what smelled so bad. Not really joking about this but once you've been vegan for a while your farts don't tend to smell like anything. I remember when i ate meat and it's a whole different fucking world literally as a teenager every fart i made smelled like farts. It's like something is really wrong with that meat dude. I can't really explain it. I mean you think farts ''should'' smell like rotten eggs or something, but really that's just because you choose to eat things that make your insides smell like crap lmfao. You all think it's normal to have smelly farts but in reality, it's not! So many vegans mention how much better their digestive system has become after being vegan for a while. I'm talking about personal conversations with people who have told me that their farts smell less too. Bit of a weird conversation to have tbh but you brought it up so i'm assuming you wanted to know the reality of the situation, if i had to guesstimate a percentage for you, i would tell you that since i have been vegan, literally my farts smell at least something like 95% less. Literally 95 in 100 farts that i make since i've been vegan have literally smelled like fucking air. If you want to test this in a laboratory or something be my guest, you can sniff my farts if you want to, and you'll have scientific proof that the large majority of farts that come out of my butthole do not even smell. You could even turn this into a double blind study of about 1000 volunteers, what a job that would be, sitting on a chair having people fart in your face so you can analize wether vegan or meat eater farts smell worse. You would think the answer would be obvious tho tbh.

[@SueBroome]

Another idea for hummus - if you are having a broth soup and you would like it creamier, add a T or more into your bowl and give it a stir. Super creamy and adds yumminess. I've also done it in chili, just to give it a pop when I had spicy hummus. Yum!! And Rose, thank you for all you do. I really appreciate your videos!!!

[@michaeldonnan6767]

Is there ANYTHING hummus can't do?!

[@RobotronSage]

No for real tho hummus added to soup is like vegan creme fraiche for sure Just add a dollop on top of the soup stir once or twice, delicious.

[@raquiab96]

I love watching grocery hauls 😍 this is going to help a lot of individuals who are going vegan this year!

[@hempseeds5639]

Whatever makes my happiness (Raw food & Health) would you like some seeds

[@nicholasyeow7918]

Rose,i know its very unlike you but could you do a"your favourite snacks grocery haul " some gulity pleasures etc.

[@marystestkitchen]

Perfect haul 😍 gailan can be cooked just like bok choy but give it an additional couple minutes whether stir-frying or steaming

[@quirklesshero7859]

i love stir-frying gailan with sesame oil, minced garlic and vegetarian oyster sauce made with mushrooms. i cook spinach the same way too sometimes. this is a very hassle free way to cook up veggies, especially asian veggies.

[@beverlycharles6534]

@@quirklesshero7859she bought no oil of any kind. Maybe she stir fries in water?

[@양지혜-i3h]

@@beverlycharles6534 I assume she already had oil so didn't feel the need to buy more just for the purpose of the video. Also, oil is already pretty much a staple for most people

[@Look.Upward]

Hi there, I would encourage to adopt a well-planned, organic, unrefined and untempered with vegan diet (consuming raw plant foods where possible so as not to denature or destroy the life-forces and enzymatic activities beneficial to the human system. If disagreeing on this matter, please take some steamed carrots, plant them and see if they will grow; if not, it is because they are 'dead' plant food that cannot benefit one's 'living' cells) consisting of organic fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and whole grains is the best diet to provide mankind with ultimate health and longevity. I do not even see a reason to use pharmaceutical supplements e.g Vitamin D is obtainable from organic chestnut mushrooms (UV exposed) and sun-dried mushrooms with the exception of the body's ability to make it (and store it for future use) when exposed to the sun; Zinc from organic cashew nuts; potassium and magnesium from organic bananas; Omega 3 Fatty Acids (beneficial for the brain) from organic walnuts and pecans (looks like the brain and targets it). Please avoid factory produced meat alternatives whose chief ingredient can be 'soy' and may contain preservatives as well as additives (e.g Vinegar, a corrosive agent). Food toxicity and nutrient deficiency (e.g white bread, white rice and white sugar) are a deadly combination as one is hindering the body's building materials needed to action healing whilst at the same time taxing the system with more toxic stuff, thus bringing about disease and possibly even an early death. Best wishes 💙💙💙

[@PinkLadyFanChannel]

I love grocery hauls and would find your pantry video very interesting and helpsul. Thank you for making these videos!

[@lilartistca]

Superstore? Such a good grocery store. I was vegan, miss how great I felt. So I'm thinking of making the change back. Loving your KZbin.

[@Mud-Sock-Girl]

@Sarah MacMillian Why did you change your diet? I feel so great, I can't imagine ever eating any other way. Please share. Thanks :)

[@lilartistca]

I don't have an answer to that to be honest. Perhaps with my life/family/ friends I was lazy. This was years ago. I'm slowly making the transition back!

[@Mud-Sock-Girl]

@@lilartistca Yes, dealing with those in your life who aren't on board with you diet change can be very difficult and sometimes it seems easier to just go with the flow. Thank you for sharing and I am glad you are transitioning back. Good luck to you :)

[@CheapLazyVegan]

Yes Superstore! haha so good :)

[@faebelle3545]

Mud Sock Girl Hi! Just wanted to add in another opinion here, hope you don’t mind! Xx I was vegan for a while (well vegetarian and transitioned to vegan) but now I’m neither. Honestly, I hate it. I felt so much better while eating vegan, both physically and mentally. I just currently live with my family right now and they’re very judgmental when it comes to what I eat and I’ve given in to just going with what my family wants to save myself the heartache of them judging me harshly every single day. I want to transition back into a vegan diet, and I wholeheartedly plan on doing so once I move out on my own. So, if there’s anyone reading this who can relate to what I’m saying and going through, it’s going to be okay. I know it sucks not being vegan right now, but you’ll be able to one day and it will be okay. You’ll get there, you’ll be in a place where you can eat how you want safely and without worry. Hang in there. It’s okay to not be 100% vegan yet. Do anything you can to cut down on your meat and dairy yourself but don’t put yourself in a situation that will bring yourself pain, emotional or otherwise. You’ll get there. ❤️

[@booklassygarrahan3929]

Instant pots are a vegan's best friend.

[@sleepymylf2342]

I'm 3 days in! 🌱💕

[@sleepymylf2342]

James Asper ❤️🌱❤️🌱❤️

[@youtubeusernamehere6553]

Tina Lemus update ,?

[@sleepymylf2342]

KZbin Username Here I'm one month in, and loving it honestly. ❤️ I feel overall SO much better, I don't deal with a bloated tummy anymore, losing weight wasn't what I was trying to get out of it, but I lost 9 lbs, and I have an amazing amount of energy all the time. I will say that I do go to the gym at least 4-5 times a week, and I try to get at least 1520 calories in a day. But it's been the best decision. Not just because of my health, but because I know somehow I'm making a difference out there you know? :3 I'm the only person in the house who's following a plant based diet, and I have noticed that the smell of beef makes me sick now! Lol

[@dejuanmoore2064]

Tina Lemus Any grocery tips? I went to Fiesta today and bought potatoes, broccoli, apples, bananas, tomatoes, spinach, cabbage, Iceberg lettuce, avocados, oatmeal, carrots, etc.

[@jbell9179]

@@sleepymylf2342 same here with getting grossed out over certain smells. For me, it is any kind of dairy. I grew up drinking milk and never noticed the smell. I switched to non dairy milks years ago and if I smell real milk now it makes me sick to my stomach. That stuff is nasty 😵 Congrats on loving your new lifestyle and the 9 lb loss!

[@lukewilson3526]

Thank you so much girl 😭😭 I’ve been wanting to try out veganism for so long now but my main problem is I don’t have anyone to guide me but your channel is helping me feel not so alone in this

[@statusdisarray9598]

Good for you explaining the “may contain” I think there are so many folks who are so terrified of missing anything non vegan they get caught on the labels saying “100% vegan” and end up spending a LOT more overall on groceries! I am a life long pescatarian (fish a few times a year makes me feel good , it recharges my brain, ) I mainly eat vegan now and the older I get , the kinder it seems to the planet and the healthier it seems for my body. Thanks for sharing !

[@brianmerkosky9243]

Try eating 2 tbsp of flax and/or chia a day... I just sprinkle it on my overnight oats. That will give you enough ALA omega 3 that your body can convert into enough DHA omega 3... If you felt better eating fish every so often then it is probably because of not enough DHA so try upping your omega 3 intake from plant sources.

[@franklittle]

I'd love to see a fridge/pantry tour :-). I love seeing what food other people buy, because it inspires me to get out of the habit of just buying the same things all the time.

[@katarzynakaczmarczyk67]

This video is such a help! I try plant-based lifestyle for a year and I still learn something new everytime I watch your videos 😁Thank you veeery much😊

[@veganatania]

Thank you for helping me to find my vegan for over a year now. Love you Rose.💚

[@CheapLazyVegan]

That's awesome! congratulations :) thanks for the support xoxo

[@detodosmoles]

Yes please do a pantry tour

[@auntiemame]

I really love your grocery and recipe videos because they tend to be very Asian-centric and I live in Japan which makes finding the ingredients a lot easier. A lot of people on KZbin use ingredients I can't find here. Thanks so much for your videos!

[@Leftistbreakfist]

I just got sucked into a vegan KZbinr drama vortex. Ridiculously refreshing to watch this video after that. Thanks for being positive!

[@ellepwnzstevedaily]

Gailan is one of my fave Asian veg (and I love bok choy, too). I just trim the stems, remove any questionable leaves, rinse, and then put in a pan with a tiny spritz of oil and cook over high heat so they get a little char here and there. At the end I turn down the heat and add a little garlic and soy and deglaze with water. Super easy and just takes a few min!

[@ijwashere]

I've been watching some of your videos lately and I really like your style. I'm not currently vegan but I try to eat vegetarian/vegan at least 4 days a week. Your tips and recipe ideas are very practical and great for a student like me who is always busy and on a tight budget. I must say every time I hear you say the Canadian dollar isn't doing to well, I just laugh because in South Africa all of that will cost me around 1 200 ZAR! Thanks for the great video!

[@belincan3779]

I spent a year living in Canada recently and all the brands and the bilingual labels just gives me an instant flashbacks of my amazing time over there😍

[@graysonj.8235]

Love grocery hauls. I miss when you use to do them all the time. Thanks for the vegan haul! Also the hair looks so good with that red

[@rustyred459]

Just love your videos ..... my cooking motto is if it ain’t easy it ain’t for me .... you keep me on this plant based dairy free journey along with sweet simple vegan ..... your channels make it alot easier than it was 10 years ago when I tried this and failed miserably .... thank you 😊

[@TheBirdman-sg3es]

Most helpful video I have seen yet, I'm just starting and not sure where to shop or what to buy. So this video and whole channel is literally a life saver. Thank you for the content! ✌❤😊

[@artgirl6784]

When I first started watching you you was in college in England. I can’t believe I have been watching you that long.

[@veran.8661]

The green hair looks amazing with this ruby top! Stunning!!!

[@patty-cf7jj]

Good to know about the “may contain” on labels. I was always a little confused by that.

[@KristaNCBarril]

Love this! I like how you have the large trumpet mushrooms! I can only find them at the Asian store annnnnd seriously, they're amazing and so versatile! Also, a good app for new vegans is "Is It Vegan". People can scan the barcode to see if it's vegan or not - good app for people who are new to reading the labels ooooor don't want to read it lol

[@phoebeanderton6589]

Thank you I just got the app. (I have been vegan for a month and a half)

[@CheapLazyVegan]

thank you!!! omg yes those mushrooms are amazing

[@chokko4912]

Hallo Rose,I love your greenhair very much, you look adorable! When I was a child(in the sixties ;)/Germany) I told everybody that I would like to have green hair and all of the called me crazy.Who would have thought,that this could be possible nowadays.:)))) - but apart from your haircolours, I like your videos, your recipe,your way to fight for veganism and your positve attitude. Please go on making more videos, thx! Best wishes to you

[@VeganGirl.]

I love watching vegan grocery hauls. I literally could watch them all day long. I’m Canadian too (New Brunswick).

[@annamaezingmeow]

I just started dating a vegan and have always had interest in the lifestyle, thank you so much for your videos. You've broken it down and made it simple and easy to digest :)

[@gracemulholland5328]

What I find as a vegan in Canada is that produce is the most expensive part of my grocery order. My advise is to think about one or two recipes you can make in a week and only buy what you need, and find those sales in your grocery store! Usually I like to buy one or two types of fruit, and I get what's on sale. Great video, I'm glad to have found a Canadian vegan content creator!

[@kiterafrey]

Rose, grinding up nori is a great way to give food a sea taste without fish :) Same with Furikake. I love using it to make Faux tuna fish salad

[@CheapLazyVegan]

Yummy!!!

[@c.catlover4080]

I don't think furikake is vegan.

[@privateprivate8366]

I’m trying those Rubbermaid Countertop containers. They’re supposed to extend the freshness of unrefrigerated produce. So far, at least for potatoes, they’re pretty good. Important if you’re single as, it seems like things go bad the moment you bring them in.

[@aprilcoursey4533]

Cashews, nutritional yeast, Tahini, Apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, vegan mayo, dollar tree or WinCo 1.00 spices such as onion powder/garlic powder/cayenne/cumin/cinnamon/ Italian spices and dill, sunflower seeds, olives and pickled products such as dill pickles, capers, and jalapenos, and dried chilies all round out my grocery hauls. Not everything do I need all the time, but with the staples you have, (same as mine) these allow me to make so many wonderful meals.

[@LesleyVictoria]

I've been plant based since 2011 but I still really loved this video! Your demenor and advice creates such an approachable way to veganism.

[@17chloen]

I LOVE THIS SERIES. I've been vegan for three years, and I can't stop thinking about how much I wish I had these back then!

[@monikabogdannefarkas4224]

Rose, I seriously love your videos. I'm not a vegan but I always watch them! I like your style and personality. When I hear your voice it makes me smile :D :)

[@mashadi3263]

1 month vegan & still learning...thank you!!!

[@morekindnessnow9231]

Great work, I've been vegan for 3years, but your video reminded me to eat more beans and lentils! Thank you. Good idea to opt for oat milk, it has the least environmental impact to produce and it's delicious. All the best, Maeve in Ireland

[@steelrose7342]

Thanks for this video. I began a month ago an organic diet that includes lot of veggies, gluteen free products and beans. One of my struggles is to shop food because where I live is expensive to have an organic, keto, vegan or gluteen free diet.

[@kiterafrey]

Tofu is life. I've loved tofu since back I was in high school and everyone thought I was crazy.

[@AlishaZuniga1028]

Thank you so much for this video!! Ive been vegan for 3 weeks so I'm definitely a beginner and I already have most of these staples :) Feels good to know I'm on the right track. I love to put spinach in everything too I usually add a paper towel inside the bag to soak up the extra moisture so it lasts longer :)

[@BrianaCoffeyBell]

I recently developed a meat intolerance so I’m sort of forced to cut meat out entirely (which isn’t vegan but you get it) so I’m trying to learn as much as possible for this new lifestyle! This video (and all your videos) have been so helpful! Thank you sm!!!

[@dianamendoza6829]

Briana Coffey I was vegetarian but my lactose intolerance drove me to eat vegan!

[@alliwhite3941]

I'm very much into red velvet and also it's a complementary contrast to your hair, that's why it's poppin' so glamourous ✨

[@julieankhan.2801]

Sweet chili sauce is good on stir fry. It's great bc it's so fast. add odon noodles. I make mine 1 pck colorful cabbage 2, peppers, bok choy, dried mushroom rehydrated and garlic/ginger. Sauce & udon. Or add vegan chikn strips. Makes enuff for 4 meals.

[@lizverde4309]

Pantry Haul...yes please. I introduced my SO to Aldi the other day. He couldnt believe all the vegan-friendly food they stock. Enjoyed the grocery haul. Sort of a trip down memory lane. Looking forward to great things from you this year. Peace.

[@kwilcox1126]

Girl you saved my life. I really want to incorporate more plant based foods to my diet

[@jaanawashburn4196]

Good to see PC products,that reminded me that you are Canadian.Don't forget you Canadian viewers.We don't shop at whole foods.

[@izzyGO52]

Rose, im loving your hair!! Green is my fave colour 😊 I was wondering if you could make a video about dying your hair please? Like whether you need to bleach it or if you know a way to get round it, whether you dye your own hair, what products have worked well for you and stuff like that? I really wanna dye my hair but am worried about bleach and stuff since my hair is also dark like yours Thanks! 💚

[@MawPawsarksanctuary]

I like ginger so many uses. I use it for controlling dizziness, and inflammation also good for the digestion system.

[@iheartmac2010]

Yay. I love these. Can you do a new vegan kitchen tour. Or update Asian vegan essentials. For cook ing..I like the old vegan guide..I've been vegan 2 yrs. And your video's for research. And I love the old school meal preps. Keep up the great work. You always look adorably beautiful

[@katiekat8478]

Trick with keeping the open tofu to last longer, after opening just drain and rinse and store with clean water (preferably filtered)

[@otiliatibljas2814]

Great grocery haul! Looking forward to meals you make with these items. I would add a huge bag of oats and a 10lb bag of potatoes (I buy them on sale $2 or $3 cnd). ...now I'm craving potato pancakes...

[@zita5414]

i’m so glad that you explained that may contain thingy! I went vegan a week ago and I’ve been struggling to find bread because all of them say ‘may contain milk and eggs’ thank you so much!!

[@AnxiousGary]

I'm still on the hunt for smoked tofu because of this channel. My favorite budget tofu option, where I live, is the kind that's shelf-stable and you can buy in a box. It's more expensive by volume but I'm terrible about wasting perishable food so for me personally it's cost-saving and less wasteful. I keep it in the fridge because I live in Florida and I want it to last FOREVER. Also obsessed with those shelf stable plant milks, so good.

[@Look.Upward]

Hi there, I would encourage to adopt a well-planned, organic, unrefined and untempered with vegan diet (consuming raw plant foods where possible so as not to denature or destroy the life-forces and enzymatic activities beneficial to the human system. If disagreeing on this matter, please take some steamed carrots, plant them and see if they will grow; if not, it is because they are 'dead' plant food that cannot benefit one's 'living' cells) consisting of organic fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and whole grains is the best diet to provide mankind with ultimate health and longevity. I do not even see a reason to use pharmaceutical supplements e.g Vitamin D is obtainable from organic chestnut mushrooms (UV exposed) and sun-dried mushrooms with the exception of the body's ability to make it (and store it for future use) when exposed to the sun; Zinc from organic cashew nuts; potassium and magnesium from organic bananas; Omega 3 Fatty Acids (beneficial for the brain) from organic walnuts and pecans (looks like the brain and targets it). Please avoid factory produced meat alternatives whose chief ingredient can be 'soy' and may contain preservatives as well as additives (e.g Vinegar, a corrosive agent). Food toxicity and nutrient deficiency (e.g white bread, white rice and white sugar) are a deadly combination as one is hindering the body's building materials needed to action healing whilst at the same time taxing the system with more toxic stuff, thus bringing about disease and possibly even an early death. Best wishes 💙💙💙

[@carolstevens9369]

I love this lady Rose!! She's funny and very helpful with ideas!! Keep it up Rose!! Thanks for sharing !

[@MargotHypnos]

Yes please, pantry and fridge tour.

[@Jess-kf9fy]

Glad you spoke of the (may contain...). I was confused about that the other day! That would be $117.68AUD, which is not bad. I usually spend give or take; $250AUD a fortnight, for my son and I.

[@elid3630]

The most expensive thing you bought was the fresh blueberries wasn’t it? 😂😂 those things are killer on the wallet, if I buy them I usually buy them frozen then throw them in a smoothie or I make oatmeal on the stovetop and throw them into it to thaw and wow 😍 little bursts of heaven! Add a tiny bit of lemon juice and zest and you’re gold. Lemon and blueberries are so delicious together. ❤️

[@jaceyneubauer6522]

Ive been having issues saying no to breads and pastries? Suggestions? On how to give up these things

[@sarahbunny9283]

Thanks for mentioning about when food “may contain” non vegan products. I feel like I heard that before but forgot, so very helpful! What you ever talk about how to read food labels for hidden animal products?

[@whatisthatjawn]

Sarah Bunny the big one to watch out for things that contain gelatin!! gelatin is made from pigs and some times cows if the item is kosher.

[@catherineraper]

Hi! Thanks for this video. I really love your channel. I’m a new vegan and found this very helpful. When you mentioned about reading labels, that’s the bit that stumps me, especially when I read eggs in the allergy section.

[@CheapLazyVegan]

so glad you found it helpful! : )

[@christopherrook1457]

17 days in myself, and the biggest thing I hear from people is that I can't have bread or pasta, and it's amazing how many people are so unknowledgeable people are about their food! I will say, so much easier and cheaper than I was expecting it to be, and I've actually saved over $100 so far in the past 2 weeks from my food costs, maybe even more! I will say, I do miss cheese, and do plan on adding it back in on small portions come February!

[@awesomefrugalvegan5079]

Definitely a yes long that pantry/fridge tour!!!

[@jessicascheibly6205]

I havent seen any of your videos IN MONTHS!! And im unsubscribed somehow! what the hell youtube😑youre one of my favorite youtubers! Glad to be able to see your videos again

[@kiterafrey]

I love frozen veggies, I love ones that are with nothing added. When I make rice in my rice maker it has a steamer slot, so I steam frozen soy beans, broccoli, etc. at the same time and little pieces of broccoli fall down into the rice and flavors it :) too.

[@Njb246]

Thankyou for clarifying the “may contain “ I am a new vegan and when I saw may contain on a box I didn’t purchase .Very informative video :)

[@tom95521]

During the winter it's sometimes hard to get fresh vegetables like broccoli and celery where I live. Avocados makes the best lime pudding or chocolate frosting.

[@kat.scheer]

Gonna try to go vegan this year. I can't eat dairy so I already have that working for me. Excited to watch your videos for inspiration!

[@Authorthings]

$75.55 on Wal-Mart grocery app, I did my best =) Wal-Mart didn't have everything so I substituted some stuff. I try to aim for $55 for 2 people a week. This was definitely educational. Thank you!!!

[@Diamondgurl52]

Love your channel! It's refeshing to see the ease into the vegan lifestyle...Thank you!!!! I recently transitioned to pescatarian..but mostly plant based foods.

[@broxsplayground3043]

Ty I've been thinking of going more towards plant base but I'm clueless I just feel lost

[@CarinaCoffee]

Oh and I totally know what you mean about the ingredients lists! I'm allergic to nuts, so I always have to scan the ingredient list. I'm so weirded out by people who have no food allergies or intolerances and you ask them about the ingredients and they have no idea what they're shoving into their bodies! I will probably not go vegan (allergic to nuts and have an intolerance to potato starch, so that would be really limiting, plus I just love cheese too much [I know the suffering of cow babies, but I'm a weak human ok, don't come at me other people in the comments]), but I try to live fairly vegetarian, I never liked meat much anyway and I find I don't miss it much. Your recipes are really nice and it's so nice to get inspiration! I think even people who still want to eat meat should follow channels like yours, so they can at least cut down an their animal-related food consumption. The amount of CO2 we could reduce if all the meat eaters would decide to not eat meat one day of the week is mind-boggling! And as you said in your video, so much stuff is vegan friendly, if you don't care about it you probably don't realise how many vegetarian or vegan dishes you have already eaten in your life.

[@oakstrong1]

Buckwheat, quinoa and millet are great and tasty alternatives to rice (and more nutritious than white rice) and they are all gluten free. Pearl barley is also great in salads and soups Humble oat flakes are also 'gluten free' (they do have substance that is similar to gluten, but only some and rarely causes reaction). They are cheap and oats are now considered a "superfood". Just make sure it is as little processed as possible, so flattened oat grains (flakes) are better than steamed ones, usually called 'quick cook' - instant oatmeal is rubbish but probably still slightly better than cakes in terms of insulin hike. (Oats are claimed to regulate insulin and so reduce hunger in between meals.) I don't cook oat flakes but eat them like any cerial, only it doesn't contain added sugar or salt. Sometimes I add dried fruit powder, dry powdered seaweed or fresh fruit. My home country sells flakes of all major grains (rye porridge is the best) and we eat porridge often in the evening, too. We all know how good oat cookies taste, but in England at least, we can also buy oat cakes instead of wheat crackers. I keep a box by my computer when I get a snack attack. Tahini (sesame paste) should also be on your list. It's great as a sauce with spices or drizzled on a pancake. It is a source of calcium. Nutritional yeast adds flavour sprinkled on salads Corn tastes as good tinned in water as frozen. And don't forget tomato puree, tinned tomatoes and nuttolene! (It's like paté made from peanuts, salt and water.) Health food shops and increasingly supermarkets sell vegan burgers, sausages, bacon and fish, depending where you live.

[@swetavyas]

Love your new hair

[@ashleyj0]

Tofu is like the most versatile protein ever, i used to be scared of it, after watching these videos i make it almost daily. It can be meat, it can be cream, it can be eggs, it can mingle right in whatever you're making. I live in a smaller city, tofu isn't always in stock at my stores, i'll buy it and freeze it. I used to tell ppl i don't like tofu lol that was before i watched her vids and learned how to use it. Nobody doesn't like tofu.

[@chenoaurchison]

That tip of putting spinach in the freezer SAVED MY LIFE

[@ava2124]

Definitely needed this. I’m broke as shit but love veganism and can only afford so much.

[@HeatherMoreau]

will you show your bean cooking/portioning/freezing process? what do you freeze them in? baggies?

[@QuestionableFriend]

Loving the green hair! Been working towards the plantbased goal slowly but surely and feeling better every day. ^_^ Thanks for the recipes and all the great info.

[@princesscharlott1983]

Your hair! You do some amazing stuff with it! Green goes so well with the plum burgundy colour! Your hair must be really strong and in good condition x thank you for videos

[@barrbuff]

Sweet chili sauce is my new crack! Dangerously addictive!

[@mangosnobsplants4657]

Yes show is your pantry. And if you live in the USA you can go to aldis and get all of this for a about 50-60 bucks.

[@isabellebreton4576]

She lives in Canada

[@isabellebreton4576]

Oh yes sorry i misunderstood got it now

[@justathought1971]

Love you and your recipes and I’m not even vegan Thanks for not being annoying to listen to Ordering a few of your grocery merch bags 😊yay

[@violacarretero]

I love you!!! And your Channel I just went vegan I tried years ago and I couldn’t it seemed so hard but your videos I binged watched and it motivated me so much!!! And made it so much easier for me thank you!!!