Here's The Proof You Can Eat Better For Less

Practical tips to replace expensive, ultra-processed foods with affordable, nutritious alternatives. Subscribe and never miss out on grocery savings tips:    / @grocerydad   ⚡Shop my favorite kitchen essentials on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/grocerydad 0:00 - Intro 0:47 - Changes we made 2:18 - Stock your pantry 2:49 - Simple meal plan 4:04 - Set a budget 4:40 - Marked down meat 7:29 - Comparing prices at Walmart 7:57 - Convenience food cart 12:40 - Total cost of convenience 12:51 - Fresh food cart 13:59 - Total cost of fresh 15:00 - Four more tips 16:03 - Outro The fresh food list: Bread: Great Value 100% Whole Wheat Round Top Bread, 20 oz – $2.17 Yogurt: Great Value Greek Plain Nonfat Yogurt, 32 oz – $3.72 Butter: Great Value Salted Butter Sticks, 8 oz – $2.54 Milk: Great Value Milk Whole Vitamin D, Half Gallon – $2.10 Cheese: Great Value Block Medium Cheddar Cheese, 8 oz – $2.34 Eggs: Great Value Cage Free Large White Eggs, 12 Count – $7.42 Spinach: Marketside Baby Spinach Salad, 11 oz – $3.64 Onions: Fresh Whole Sweet Onion, Each (2) – $1.92 ($0.96 ea) Garlic: Garlic Bulb Fresh Whole, Each – $0.66 Oranges: Fresh Navel Orange, Each (2) – $1.54 ($0.77 ea) Bananas: Fresh Banana, Each (4) – $1.04 ($0.26 ea) Apples: Fresh Gala Apple, Each (3) – $2.22 ($0.74 ea) Potatoes: Fresh Whole Russet Potatoes, 5 lb bag – $3.54 Tofu: Azumaya Refrigerated Firm Natural Tofu, 16 oz – $2.13 Broccoli: Fresh Broccoli Crowns, Each – $1.83 Zucchini: Fresh Zucchini Squash, Each (2) – $1.86 ($0.93 ea) Carrots: Fresh Whole Carrots, 1 lb Bag – $0.98 Ground Turkey: JENNIE-O Ground Turkey, 1 lb tray – $3.78 Whole Chicken: Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Young Whole Chicken, avg. 5 lb – $6.58 Black Beans: Great Value Black Beans, 15 oz Can (2) – $1.88 ($0.94 ea) Diced Tomatoes: Hunt's Petite Diced Tomatoes, 14.5 oz Can (2) – $2.68 ($1.34 ea) Olive Oil: GEM Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 8.5 fl oz – $4.68 Pasta: Great Value Penne Pasta, 16 oz Box – $1.18 Lentils: Great Value Lentils, 1 lb – $1.92 Rice: Great Value Basmati Rice, 2 lb – $3.72 Meal plan using these ingredients: Breakfasts: Day 1-3: Greek yogurt with a sliced banana. Day 4-6: Whole wheat toast with butter and a boiled egg. Day 7: Scrambled eggs with spinach and diced onion, served with toast. Lunches: Day 1: Lentil and vegetable soup (carrots, zucchini, onion, garlic, lentils, and diced tomatoes). Day 2: Tofu stir-fry with broccoli, zucchini, and basmati rice. Day 3: Turkey and spinach wrap using a tortilla or bread with cheddar cheese. Day 4: Chicken salad with roasted chicken, spinach, and a light olive oil dressing. Day 5: Baked potato with black beans, diced tomatoes, and a sprinkle of cheese. Day 6: Egg salad sandwich on whole wheat bread. Day 7: Leftover lentil soup or chicken stir-fry. Dinners: Day 1: Roast chicken with carrots, potatoes, and onions. Day 2: Pasta with homemade tomato and vegetable sauce (diced tomatoes, garlic, zucchini, and onions). Day 3: Turkey and spinach casserole with cheese topping. Day 4: Tofu and vegetable curry with basmati rice. Day 5: Chicken stir-fry with broccoli and carrots, served with rice. Day 6: Shepherd's pie made with ground turkey, mashed potatoes, and vegetables. Day 7: Baked salmon or a vegetarian option using lentils and roasted vegetables. Snacks: Fresh fruit (bananas, apples, oranges). Carrot sticks with a small amount of cheddar cheese. Yogurt with a sprinkle of rice or lentils for a protein boost (optional). Toast with butter or peanut butter (if available). Roasted vegetables or leftover roasted potatoes. The convenience food list Water: Great Value Purified Drinking Water, 16.9 fl oz, 24 Count – $3.64 Diet Soda: Diet Coke, 12 fl oz Cans, 12 Pack – $7.84 Cereal: Honey Nut Cheerios, 10.8 oz – $3.68 Toaster Pastries: Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry, 13.5 oz (8 Count) – $2.62 Milk: Great Value Whole Vitamin D Milk, Half Gallon – $2.10 Apples: Fresh Gala Apple, Each (3) – $2.22 Bananas: Fresh Banana, Each (5) – $1.30 Frozen Meal: Healthy Choice Café Steamers, Chicken Alfredo, 9.25 oz – $5.92 (x2) Frozen Vegetables: Great Value Frozen Broccoli Florets, 12 oz – $1.16 Ice Cream: Great Value Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwiches, 42 fl oz, 12 Pack – $3.17 Frozen Meal: Stouffer's Cheddar Potato Bake, 10 oz – $6.24 (x2) Frozen Meal: Marie Callender's Swedish Meatballs Bowl, 11.5 oz – $3.12 Frozen Meal: Healthy Choice Barbecue Steak Bowl, 9.5 oz – $5.92 (x2) Rotisserie Chicken: Freshness Guaranteed Traditional Rotisserie, Whole, 36 oz – $5.97 Mac & Cheese: Kraft Mac N Cheese Cups, 4 Pack, 2.05 oz Cups – $5.17 Canned Carrots: Great Value Sliced Carrots, 14.5 oz Can – $2.12 (x2) Microwavable Pizza: Great Value Thin Crust Pepperoni Pizza, 7.2 oz – $1.23 Tortilla Chips: Doritos Cool Ranch, 9.25 oz Bag – $3.00 Potato Chips: Lay's Potato Chips, Classic 1 oz, 10 Count – $5.90 This post contains affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.