Raw Vegan on a Budget | $50/week

[@Bahbahlatje]

You can spout the lentils and chick peas to increase the nutritional value. After you soak them, strain them in a colander and then rinse twice a day until they get tails. In the summer that should only take 2-3 days. You can also dehydrate the sprouted lentils or chickpeas to preserve if you have too much. You can make a raw hummus out of the sprouted chickpeas, as well, to get an extra meal or two, or to get a nice snack out of them.

[@StephanieKlotzMorningCleanse]

The chick peas will sprout? I didn't know that.

[@hefellump1]

​@@StephanieKlotzMorningCleansesprouted chickpeas also makes great hummus .

[@shethinksclearly1372]

Thank you ❤

[@lyndaelborough539]

Yes sprouting seeds, nuts and grains is SO good for you....

[@chrisforbes1813]

Interested in your raw hummus. Would you send info, please

[@debraallen2707]

It’s 2024 thank you for video I need to change my diet to save my life….. I’m going raw vegan

[@BongiweDamane]

Im in South Africa 🇿🇦 i also want to change Ive been journaling my health plan.I did a research on some food ingredients I realised most ingredients in our food are toxic and slowly killing us.

[@rozchristopherson648]

Fellow KZbinr Eva Loves Raw makes an excellent faux tuna salad with sunflower seeds. Soak the seeds overnight in water. Next day, blend celery, carrots, and onion. The add the soaked sunflower seeds and blend again. Makes a kind of pate. Blend in dulse or kelp, or nori to get the sea flavor. Maybe even add a little Old Bay seasoning. I make a delicious faux tuna salad sandwich with lettuce and tomatoes on whole grain bread. Can be used on a raw wrap also.

[@lindaburton1114]

OMG I had an ah-ha moment when watching this video. Usually I'll look for a recipe and then go out and buy the ingredients. No wonder it costs so much when it comes time to pay. Watching you shopping and choosing the most affordable fruits and veg was the ah-ha moment. Start with the produce and then formulate a recipe. Thanks for the wonderful video. I too am a fellow Ontario resident. :)

[@GillianBerry]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@jbayoda01]

I've been vegan for 15 years and vegetarian for 5 before that. Mostly, the meals are raw and your channel is inspiring. :)

[@GillianBerry]

that's amazing. ! congrats on that !! way to be healthy 👏 ❤️💖 you inspire many too I am sure !!!! happy you like the channel Janie !!!

[@sasha_nivar]

Ive been eating Raw Vegan for a week now and have definitely went over budget many times...lol...but I'm getting into a flow of fluids in the morning followed by fruit and then a savory meal for dinner and if I'm having a sweet tooth(rare) i make banana ice cream or chia pudding. I wanted to thank you for making this simple and easy to follow it makes me feel good about my upcoming week! looking forward to enjoying more of your videos :)

[@GillianBerry]

You're so welcome ! I am going to make more of these also !! 💚💚💚

[@sasha_nivar]

@@GillianBerry Awesome! Looking forward to it!

[@joyceobeys6818]

Fully raw vegan Christina Changed her way to proteins n powders but she used to do real food only n she had an awesome cherry n a bit of fight a date n nut n salt crust pie, it is so so good!

[@GillianBerry]

@@joyceobeys6818 Wow that sounds good ! I ❤️ her recipes! ❣️

[@vickyrafael1]

@@joyceobeys6818 do you have that recipe?

[@janinejensen4603]

That's awesome. The cost in Aus would easily be $250 for that amount of fruit & veg. Iceberg Lettuce is currently $11. Extortion! Makes it difficult for most.

[@juliette8463]

Totally agree, I have so little choice in Australia where I live nd prices are daylight robbery

[@jackiedee600]

I use the flash food app for large boxes of "ugly" fruits and vegetables. Really makes a difference since fruit is super expensive where I live. My budget is about $30-$40 per week.

[@GillianBerry]

That's awesome !! love that app !!! 💚 that's so awesome you do it for that budget too !! 👏 👏 👏

[@5thElement347]

Thanks for the app suggestion

[@paradice6470]

I absolutely love this! I wish you would of been around years ago. I used to spend $250 a week easy being a Raw vegan. I'm actually getting back after being off it 10 years ago. but I'm only doing 85 percent and then letting myself eat 15 cooked foods. Ill never be as extreme as I used to be but yes eating mostly raw and vegan is the way.

[@GillianBerry]

that's awesome you're getting back !! And 85% is amazing !! yeah i have to do another budget one soon as my financial situation currently needs to be back on that budget 😁🤣

[@jahmallajaima]

$250 a week ? Damn one reason I couldn’t eat like that. I spend about $300 a month for mostly food bought at the health food store and I live in Hawaii

[@cIeetz]

a dollar 30 for 5 bell peppers omg. Organic bell peppers are like 3-4 dollars each here

[@jessicathompson236]

Stuffed bell peppers. (Mix some veggies and lintels plus some herbs and spices for the stuffing) It's good raw or cooked.

[@GillianBerry]

Sounds amazing!! Good idea 👍 💜

[@jessicathompson236]

@@GillianBerry, It's also good with pineapple, mango and coconut milk

[@RawNoLimits]

Damn, didn't know you could use soaked lentils in a raw vegan diet, that's a game changer! I have come across sprouted before at Raw Aura. Another cool item I never would have thought is raw sweet potato spiralized in to noodles (learned that one from Mimi Kirk).

[@merryhealthcoaching]

I love that you show what can be bought, what can be made, and that you can find good deals on raw foods! With a menu like this, I believe supplements, legumes, things like that, are required for a full nutritional value, so I am glad you mentioned them! Eating just the fruits and veggies would not be enough.

[@margrettaylor2228]

I just came back from the store and spent $54 and got all organic (not planned, good prices for SF ) for a week. I can't believe how much food I could get for that price. Thank you for your inspiration, shopping list and recipe ideas!

[@GillianBerry]

that's incredible!! way to go !!!

[@silverscreencc]

I’ve been vegan almost 2 yrs. I would go thru withdrawal if I tried raw vegan. I may gradually work it into my menu. Great job & so healthy.

[@GillianBerry]

2 years that's awesome !!! yeah I get it the thought of 100% is a lot for a lot of people !! 💜💜💜 glad you liked it !!

[@jlynne.7]

Ive been on raw vegan diet for a few weeks and i noticed im actually hungry less than when i was eating a typical American diet. I get hungry around dinner time and thats it for the day.

[@GillianBerry]

that's great !

[@RaEmpress11]

Yes! I'm exactly the same!

[@sofhab280]

I have been a raw vegan almost five years and never knew these beans could be soaked for 8 hours then eaten as they are! Thank you for all the tips in this amazing video. I can't wait to try the beans, the dressing recipes and attempting to spend $50 a week my next shopping trip. Have a blessed week!❤

[@GillianBerry]

Amazing !! 5 years congrats !!!!! 👏 🥳 Yes !! You will love them !!!!!! There is a great video on Markus and Caras channel about which beans can and can not be soaked too I can try link it for you later when I have time ! But def try them this way so good !! 💜💜💥

[@sofhab280]

@@GillianBerry Thank you!😊 Yes, I would appreciate the link, I will definitely watch & take notes.

[@GillianBerry]

@@sofhab280 kzbin.info/www/bejne/omKQqYSVgNmprdU

[@GillianBerry]

@@sofhab280 there you go !! for me tho with the lentils - I like to do them as in the video just soaked for 8 hours and they taste so good !! Shane taught me that. So good in salads or on their own !! Let me know how you like it when you try !!!

[@Jazztizz2]

Gillian thank you so much for making this video. My husband and I have been vegans for 26 days now. A few days ago I saw your interview with Jacqui Waters and I was so inspired to try raw vegan. My husband being vegan is still kind of blowing my mind. He is a big guy who loved steak (huge steaks mind you). But we both watched What the Health and then The Game Changers and it just clicked for us. All in. But I'm having some biome issues which are a lifetime thing really. I was hopeful that being a vegan would help. I understand what Jacqui was saying about this being a long road of deconstruction first and I'm ready for that. I'm almost 62 so I've been constructing this crooked house for a loooong time. =) I'm cool with taking it down first to rebuild. So now, I'm thinking of going raw vegan, at least for most of the day. For the past few weeks I was kind of overwhelmed by all the choices and recipes and going crosseyed trying to build a meal plan. And spending waaaay too much on all the meals I wanted to try! So finding your video, I'm literally saying out loud, "Oh thank God. What a great idea!" Two staple meals! So much easier. I plan to watch everything you ever recorded because I have a lot to learn. Thank you so much for your videos. I really appreciate the time and effort you put in to produce the excellence you create. Very grateful! Oh also I'm on IG @tizzlovesrowdy doing a new recipe a day and today I'll be mentioning this video. I'm calling this year's 100dayproject "an accidental comedy" because man. SO many mistakes. Learning experiences. XD ♥

[@GillianBerry]

Hi Niki !! I love this comment !! You are amazing !! I am so happy this channel could be of inspiration!! That's why I do it !! Yes it can take time ! Hang in there !!!!!! You're taking control !!! 🙌 let me know how it goes as you progress !!!!

[@GillianBerry]

And I'm making another budget video asap also !!!!

[@Jazztizz2]

@@GillianBerry I will definitely stay in touch. I have a lot to learn. Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words. =) ♥.

[@Jazztizz2]

@@GillianBerry I'm so excited! I can't wait to see it. Yay! Thank you! ♥.

[@elisegoose]

Yes.. going raw or mostly raw will definitely help you biome! I recommend gradually adding in more raw ... and check out her interview with Joan Osborne.

[@voicesinthewoods]

And your daughter is so cute!! She did such a great job on this video! Also- thank you so much for teaching about and how to soak the lentils and chickpeas! 😊💖💖💖💖💖🌱🌱💚💚💚💚

[@GillianBerry]

my pleasure!!!!

[@extropiantranshuman]

where I live I forage for citrus, dates, peppercorns, dandelions, etc. What I can't get, I will trade. I actually need to pick the orange tree, as months later the stuff's still there.

[@extropiantranshuman]

I forgot to say - I also get leftovers from other people around me - if someone posts that they bought too much, I'll take it from them. It's a kind of foraging, just a human-eased version.

[@Beatrice.Buiron]

Thank you for this inspiring video, if you keep rinsing and draining your lentils and chickpeas once or twice a day for 2 to 3 days, they will sprout and become even more delicious and nutritious!🌱😋💕

[@GillianBerry]

absolutely!! I still have to try that !! 💖💖

[@juels29]

This is so helpful. I've been high raw vegan for almost a month now and struggle to get my budget under control. Thanks for this video!

[@GillianBerry]

my pleasure !

[@gigielizabeth5636]

This amount of food in Australia would cost probably three times this !!!

[@GillianBerry]

same with most areas of Toronto here too ....I was just able to find some good deals and markets !

[@DonkeyListener]

Nice!! I have found that my vegan diet is way cheaper than our previous meat, dairy and seafood diet unless I splurge on tropical fruits

[@GillianBerry]

amazing

[@teleensantillan9479]

Not sure if in the comments somewhere but, you should always check your beans and lentils for rocks and debris before rinsing then they are good to fir soaking.

[@GillianBerry]

ok 🙌 👍

[@annab-p4067]

Had no idea about soaking lentils! Thanks so much for that tip. Will be soaking some tonight to use in my work lunch salad tomorrow.

[@GillianBerry]

No problem !! You'll love them !!!

[@erichardson8811]

Me too..which ones cannot be soaked and cooked only?

[@ZedralZ]

@@erichardson8811 Kidney beans for sure. They must be thoroughly cooked, or you'll poison yourself.

[@meditationandrelaxationmot6121]

39!?😃 You look amazing and Mae is such a cutie pie. Thanks for all the ideas and I'm definitely trying the lentils and chickpeas. New subbie here ✋ Blessings to you and yours 💕💕

[@GillianBerry]

You're so welcome !! ❤️❤️❤️ Happy to have you here - welcome to the channel !! You'll love the soaked lentils !!

[@scwendy6302]

This came up as a suggestion in my feed. I really enjoyed the video and definitely feel inspired to up my raw game❤️

[@GillianBerry]

Yay so happy to hear 🎉 💚 I am planning on making more of these this fall 🍁 So glad you feel inspired .)

[@MistressGlowWorm]

Free flowers with the groceries? That is touching ❤

[@GillianBerry]

yeah that was nice they threw those in ! people are so nice in Toronto ❤️❤️😁

[@PCKA1987]

Wow. This is literally my first week of looking into this lifestyle for cleansing purposes. I started with your friend Shane Sterling and have found this great video. I’m a mom of 6 in Northwestern North Dakota. Budgets are critical. I was a little skeptical of what the finished products would be… 😆 but these look really, really good!

[@GillianBerry]

they were so good!!!!:)))

[@mandym8781]

This is so inspiring, Gillian! I think my food bill has increased a lot since going from WFPB vegan to raw vegan! It's summer here so I've been buying cherries, berries, watermelon and mangoes - it's easy to spend a lot! I'm going to work on buying less of the pricey things and look for somewhere locally that is a bit less expensive 🤞🤞🤞 I'd love to see you do this while it's winter for you 😉 You and your daughter look so happy and healthy preparing food together 💕💕💕

[@GillianBerry]

that's awesome !!! yeah I have been meaning to do another one of these vids !!

[@mariomene2051]

Uncooked beans have lectins, and there are accounts of people actually dying from eating raw beans.

[@randiedison8320]

Hey Gillian. I recently decided to go fully raw vegan. I have been plant based vegan for a year now and am ready to go raw. I wanted to see if you have tried dill in your avocado dressing instead of oregano‽ It's amazing. Thanks for your videos. They have been inspiring me.

[@GillianBerry]

oh wow that sounds awesome !! I will try that !! I wouldn't have thought !! I'm so happy to hear the videos are inspiring you !

[@deborahwaddell3048]

Bell peppers should always be organic since the pesticides are in the body of peppers.

[@healthylivingtoday1013]

Wow, $50 would get me about a third of what you were able to buy here in Upstate New York!

[@GillianBerry]

Hi Healthy Living!!! Yes this market is crazy good!!! If I had gone to other markets it would be way more!! I recently found this place......hope you can find one like it!! P.S I LOVE NY!! Pre C times I usually go there quite often!! And I always stay raw there it's' amazing!!

[@dawn8542]

Beans were what's stopping me from going raw. So glad I watched this.

[@lightoftheworld7398]

Raw Vegan is the way to go!

[@GillianBerry]

Yes ! 🙌

[@waterfallcreations2172]

Thank you so much for this Clip. I am a vegetarian and considering going raw vegan %100 instead of %40. I had no idea we could eat non sprouted pulses. I had the soaked chick peas today. So good! I had no idea how to shop and combine for the week. Thanks so much for your help!

[@GillianBerry]

anytime ,)

[@mikeskylark1594]

I expected some super boring ''usual'' foods for such price, yet you managed to make it very versitille, healthy & delicious! Thumbz up ;)

[@MamitaGomez]

Thank you for doing what you do, Gillian! You are such an encouragement and inspiration. I know I speak for many when I say how much your videos are appreciated. Thanks for taking the time! 💕 Much love from Austin, Texas.

[@GillianBerry]

thank you so much for the lovely comment!! brightened my spirit! xo

[@janetjacobsen5850]

Your daughter is a natural! Thank you for all of the ideas and for the salad dressing recipe- it sounds delicious!

[@GillianBerry]

You are so welcome!

[@JESUSSavesWAKEUP]

I keep coming back to this video. What a great ressource!

[@GillianBerry]

🙏🙏🙏💙💙

[@lauraestes9304]

My raw vegan diet is about $30 US dollars a day !! I live in Florida and organic fruit and vegetables are so expensive ....there's no way here to get them cheap... And non organic is horrid....my diet keeps me absolutely broke haha

[@GillianBerry]

Oh wow - really!? Yeah now that you mention that - whenever I visit my Dad in Florida I always end up spending quite a bit! Is there anyway for you to grow stuff!?

[@joyceobeys6818]

Yes, us too, organic is a ridiculous price n keeps us broke too! We are in S tennessee. In case the dollar goes bust we bought a bunch of canned organic vegys just in case. We have a few potted herbs but it’s not enough. There may be no fresh fruits n vegys. Or too much to afford. We believe the Bible and see we will be going through some hard times,

[@roseom2878]

I didn't know it was possible to eat lentils and chickpeas this way😄 that's amazing❤

[@mikeskylark1594]

13:15 You're such a big ''little Mae'', Gillian! I just wanna hug you BOTH! #cuties

[@extropiantranshuman]

cilantro and rutabaga are cheap, as are radishes and celery. I also do apples

[@GillianBerry]

Very true - great points

[@VictoryInYeshuaMinistry]

Thank you for sharing this. I also feel much better eating light at the first part of the day. I usually always drink two smoothies and that lasts me for hours. God bless you!

[@GillianBerry]

amazing !! God bless You !!

[@vikkideclue9289]

Thank you so much for this. I started raw vegan last week. These tips and recipes are great! Your daughter is so cute!

[@GillianBerry]

you're so welcome!! 💜💜💜 and thanks Mae is the best 🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@mikeskylark1594]

Whoa, whoa! You can eat lentils & chickpeas RAW (without cooking OR sprouting)???!!!

[@eternalword4078]

Unfortunately You have to Sprout chickpeas or any beans For 4-5 days minimum. Do your Research on it. If you're fighting any health issues or disease It would be the worst mistake to eat raw chickpeas or beans that have been soaked for such a short period of only 8 hours. Other than that great vid though. 😀

[@GillianBerry]

Incorrect! Not true for some of them you do NOT and lentils and chickpeas you don't. Please do your research and watch this video! kzbin.info/www/bejne/omKQqYSVgNmprdU Also many videos and people in the industry have shown me you don't plus I do this myself and they make me feel amazing so from my own experience also it is fine !!

[@samsimpson4448]

Thank you for the video

[@JusticeWarriorTV]

39?!! You look amazing! ❤

[@GillianBerry]

🙏🙏🙏

[@gowanderlustwithme]

I’m curious how do you handle feeding your family who is not vegan (my husband is not). It was doable to create things I could throw meat in at the end, but with raw - more work and shopping I find. No fridge space for everything either!!!!

[@vickyrafael1]

Hey Gillian, 1/ what do you decide to buy organic and what not? ... 2/Do you pay attention on avoiding GMO products? 3/ We're almost 100% raw for years now ... but we struggle with proteins and yes we eat soaked lentils. And do you know how your body can absorb it more easily How do you solve this protein-issue without using protein powders yourself? 4/You are talking about supplements? Which and why? * 5/ About your recipe preparations also a question as we avoid garlic and onion ... in this pesto, without the garlic it's tasty still. Do you have an idea for something to replace it? Thanks

[@julieparra]

In the US we can’t eat anything non organic though. Our country sprays with glyophosphate

[@GillianBerry]

ya organic is always best/ideal!

[@jordansmith8547]

Bloor Fruit Market! When I was living in the Annex I would shop there all the time. Great place for organic produce.

[@GillianBerry]

no way that's awesome Jordan !! ya a great market forsure ❤️❤️

[@Kayekate3]

Thank you for showing us how you use the produce! Most people don't show that part

[@GillianBerry]

my pleasure!! will create another budget one sometime !

[@JESUSSavesWAKEUP]

This was so helpful please make more videos with two recipes option for the week. I find it so much more accessible when we don’t have to cook 1673637 new recipes. It’s such a great beginner start

[@GillianBerry]

yes will def try do more recipe vids going to try film a bunch in august!

[@GillianBerry]

glad it was helpful! that's why I do it:)

[@voicesinthewoods]

You look so beautiful in that cute sun dress! Aww! 😊💖💖💖 Thank you so much for this video! It really helps with ideas! You’re such a joy! I learn so much from your videos! Thank you!

[@GillianBerry]

thank you so much !!! 💟💟🤍🤍

[@GodskidUr1]

I love that basket I need me one for grocery shopping 🫶🍓🍒🍎🍞🥦🥒

[@GillianBerry]

these baskets are the best. !! i got them at whole foods they're all hand made and they are worth it they last a couple i have i purchased like 7 or 8 years ago !

[@CopperHueCollectionsChippewa]

I definitely need this because I just spent $130 just for one week. The first time I did it I spent about $90 for one week.

[@GillianBerry]

it's ok you're worth it !! if it's healthy food don't feel bad about spending it's an investment in You !

[@TalaR04]

@@GillianBerry if I can’t afford 50$ a week though?

[@JudeQuirk]

If you're soaking lentils and the chick peas, they should be organic. You can eat them after being soaked but they taste better and even become more nutritious (vitamins and minerals increaseeven more than after soaking alone) after sprouting 2 to 3 days.

[@atthecrosshealing]

I’m going back high raw my goal is raw juice morning. Cabbage. Some days apples cabbage celery. Fruit after that. Lunch would be something like smoothies protein shakes raw, fruit platters. Chia pudding. Rawnola. Dinners will be big salads or veggie platters and some type of raw dip. Raw burritos. Raw taco boats. Snacks will be fruit salad bowls. Smoothies. Raw fruit and dates. Dates and raw almond butter. Raw banana splits with cocoyo raw yogurt. Raw almond butter. And berries. Some dinners will be cooked items added like cooked sweet potato beans or white potato to salads.

[@GillianBerry]

👏

[@jesussaveslivess]

You look so beautiful with your hair up friend 🤗 but of course you are always beautiful! Thank you for all your videos!

[@GillianBerry]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@armjr7501]

Super helpful, thanks so much! I didn't know we could eat the lentils right after the 8 hour soak. I thought we had to wait for the little sprouts 😆😁 good news to me! I'm about to buy these same things maybe except for the peachers because they aren't in season. Thanks!

[@GillianBerry]

amazing !!!! yes they're so good !! and yes peaches out of season now 😁

[@Hesselgrenify]

Damn, 50 usd per person per week is considered budget in this day and age? That's crazy! In my three person household (where one of us is just a tiny human so far) we would still pay around 500-550 usd per month in food. I mean we pay almost this, but we eat a roughly raw til 4 diet with lots of legumes and tubers to get costs down. Basically nothing organic because of price. To go all raw and organic would about double or food expenses.

[@GillianBerry]

that's great you spend that for the house !!! 👏

[@fairybliss7772]

I’m noticing that many vegan channels are outside the US

[@GillianBerry]

I think a lot are in the US too most ppl I interview are in the US ❤️

[@ShareTheMystery]

This was fantastic.. the music in the background agitated my nervous system.. other than that .. way to go… keep ‘‘em coming , new to this lifestyle , your tips were amazing🥰⭕️❌

[@GillianBerry]

yeah i have cut music from all my videos now !! for the meantime !!! i'd rather them with none !! so sorry it bothered you they were bothering me too the music edits (i don't know how to edit !!) so i had my guy stop !! welcome to the channel tho !! let me know what you'd like to see more of ❤️❤️❤️✌️✌️

[@vegan.enlightenment]

We are creatures of habit and it is easier to stick to a familiar staple dish rather than creating something new all the time (which is for most of us impossible indeed). So, these are great ideas Gillian! And amazing content! Love your work! ❤️

[@GillianBerry]

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[@vegan.enlightenment]

@@GillianBerry oh by the way, I believe you can also soak and eat black rice :) no cooking required:) Not sure if you tried.

[@GillianBerry]

@@vegan.enlightenment wow interesting!! I think I have heard that before !!

[@vegan.enlightenment]

@@GillianBerry some variation and new textures :)

[@duncanherd]

Great video, Gillian! I just got back from shopping for a raw diet here in Tokyo to have spent over $50 just for 1 or 2 days - painful to see the difference in prices but happy to see you and others make the most of more affordable prices.

[@GillianBerry]

Hi Duncan !! That's too bad !! I get it thought ! It's very easy to spend a lot on the diet. At least you're able to - & it's worth it ! 💜

[@seekingserenity1902]

Feel for you. Tokyo is extremely expensive.

[@dixonpeters6884]

That bag of spinach is huge😲

[@GillianBerry]

😂

[@ladyinjoy1278]

It is very informative and I appreciate that it gives you lots of energy I just wish you slowed your speech down a bit so I could understand.

[@GillianBerry]

hey !! sorry about that ,)) you can do the vid on a slower speed too if it helps in the settings easy on the vid ❤️❤️

[@debragossard]

Thank you for showing me what to do with lentils and chickpeas!! I had no idea you can eat them raw!!

[@GillianBerry]

my pleasure!!! ya they're so good !!! especially the lentils !!!!

[@oscar.does.things]

Can you do that with any lentils, or just specific types of lentils?

[@gsantini8518]

What wonderful tips & cute girl. This year's prices are much higher especially in Interior Alaska but these recipes will definitely help🙂

[@dybka8238]

Really nice video. You and your family radiate health

[@GillianBerry]

🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@extropiantranshuman]

I think you forgot to talk about foraging, as that's how I stay cheap.

[@GillianBerry]

You're correct - I didn't mention that in this one. But I plan on doing a lot more budget videos so I will save it for another. I may have mentioned it in the one I am posting today but if not will def be mentioned in the future.

[@plantbasedposer]

Im going to try the soaked lentils!

[@GillianBerry]

they are great!

[@aplantbasedwife]

I enjoyed this video...but happy to see it was a year ago as prices here are insane....you would not get that for 60 bucks here in Ontario Canada. Those tomatoes would be at least 7 dollars here....prices are crazy. I would be interested to you make the veggie pasta some time. Blessings from the great white north!!

[@main2333]

Dang. Mangoes are $4.99 a lb. In Hawaii. Even tho there are mango trees everywhere. Majority are from Mexico and SEA! Zucchini’s likely to be gmo. Everything looks great.

[@lisajoy8156]

Hi May & Happy 39th Birthday 🎉 it's your birthday and I'm gifted with an AMAZING Utuber, whooohooo

[@GillianBerry]

💙💙💙

[@arnibah]

When you asked your daughter would you eat it,it would have been so funny if she had said no:)

[@GillianBerry]

lol

[@jillsaibel6210]

Thanks for the tip on the soaked lentils. I’ll try them!

[@GillianBerry]

you're very welcome !!! yes those are a game changer and so cheap !!

[@elisegoose]

Wow.. those are great prices even if USD! I lived near Washington DC in the States, and never got mangoes, avocados, or many of those things even near those prices. I live in Peru now, and some of those prices are comparable to around here. I will try the lentils!

[@GillianBerry]

yeah the prices are great at certain spots here in Toronto !! You really have to look around for the best shops ! for me the little random markets on the city streets are the cheapest !!

[@katipol]

Just to make sure: you just soak lentils and chickpeas and eat them raw or you sprout them?

[@GillianBerry]

soak and eat them raw !! not all beans you can do that tho so be careful with some ! cara brotmam has a good vid on that !

[@meanymouse]

i have to say, i was very surprised when i saw you wearing a mask. i just made certain assumptions based off of your diet/lifestyle, it's always cool when those are challenged! love your channel.

[@GillianBerry]

Hey!! It was the only way i was allowed to film in the store....C was still happening here in toronto when I filmed the video and I had to oblige by their rules in order to film:)

[@vc6601]

Unfortunately where I live in southern Western Australia there are no cheap places to buy stuff. The one farmers market is as, if not more, expensive that the supermarkets which are very pricey. And the weather/our section isn’t too conducive to growing stuff. All my last lot of lettuce and coriander went to seed before forming anything worthwhile. Makes being healthy very difficult.😢

[@traceyB6589]

Making your own sprouts is super easy and cheap.

[@traceyB6589]

Lentil Sprouts are my favorite ones.

[@maryjoymath3545]

Definitely going to try the raw food vegan experience. Two stable meals and fruit, good easy and affordable approach! Well done! 👧🦋

[@alisonbamford6723]

What type of lentils are they, please? Yellow, green, brown or red? Would be helpful to see them close up.

[@missiris1234]

I love your outfit and hair!!!

[@GillianBerry]

ty!!! got the dress at a random shop in toronto near the store i was produce shopping in!!!

[@RawndaFlowers]

Great tips, people can do this lifestyle on a budget, if they really want 😀

[@GillianBerry]

🙌🙌🙌

[@craigfryer7167]

50 USD Is €45 in 🇪🇺 Europe and £40.53p in 🇬🇧 UK. I 🤔 think it's a good price if it's organic. If not then fruit and vegetable can brought for a bit less.

[@marsery]

hi gillian, it's not related to the good topic as eating super clean costs a small fortune these days ..now this is not related but I LOVE your basket ..may i ask where you bought it please ?

[@GillianBerry]

whole foods:) they're hand made! super strong

[@marsery]

@@GillianBerry thank you :-)

[@BloomWithBlossom]

Going/trying the raw vegan 🌱 diet doesn’t have to be expensive! I’m definitely planning on doing a video like this ☺️💃🏽

[@GillianBerry]

It doesn't you're right !!! That's awesome 👏 I will check it out ! I am going to do another one like this asap too !! 💖

[@BloomWithBlossom]

@@GillianBerry Yes please do and awesome! 👏🏾 Can’t wait to see it! 💃🏽

[@GillianBerry]

@@BloomWithBlossom 😁

[@ShameonThee]

We need more people like you!

[@GillianBerry]

thank you ! 💙

[@asmrloveafterdarktarot1973]

I know it's colourful, but getting food that's fresh for the week, I try to go more often.. as for what you got, I got a bag like your capsicums, but mine cost 5.99.... and yellow and orange would be 16 lol, but I'm happy with reds and a green. We can get zucchini not too much dearer than what you paid. Lentils are around the same. Mangoes you won't get. Maybe 2$ mostly $4.…fruit and veg is expensive here. I'm trying to be budget friendly. I get the odd bunch where I can but thise aee cheaper things anyway.

[@jasmineclark9400]

Your daughter is so cute!

[@GillianBerry]

🙏

[@afrilifewealth8743]

OhmyGosh did you say 39th birthday? Had to put on the captions to make sure I got that right🤣 You look too young!!! Your daughter is too cute! Love what you're doing for the RV community. New subbie🙏🏿

[@GillianBerry]

thank you so much !!! welcome to the channel !!! has been a year now I turn 40 on aug 23!! xoxoxooxoxoz

[@rawveganfran247]

$50.00 American is £36.87 here in the U.K. ….. I am sure I can get about a months worth of fruit and veggies for that money but I’m gonna put it to the test when I go shopping on Monday ….. today bring Saturday lol 🌱💚🌱🍒🍎🍇🍉🍑🍊🍏🥑🍌🍍🍋🍐🥝🥭🥥🍈👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@GillianBerry]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@andreabontempo643]

What you bought two years ago would cost at least double now.

[@GillianBerry]

ya i will try do a new one ,)

[@monique2145]

In San Diego that would easily be over $100. Can’t even find an avocado for under $2. These prices are shocking. Can’t wait to one day have land to grow my own food!!

[@GillianBerry]

oh wow yah in most of Toronto too !!! just this market is cheap snd some other stores you can find deals !! esp this time of year with so much in season ! I've always wanted to go to San Diego !