I don't like to cook a lot so I'd liek to find a food that I can buy that includes all necessary vitamins and minerals and amino acids that is fairly cheap and I can live off of. I want to see how cheap I can live this month.
2007-09-04 07:29:58 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
I am Vegan btw
2007-09-04 07:30:27 · update #1
Fresh local produce and Tofu from an Asian market (usually under $1) You can also make and freeze your own breads so you have better bread at a fraction of the cost of ready made. Basically the more you make yourself the cheaper it will be. Get a good Vegan cookbook at the library for inspiration and balance! Good Luck!
2007-09-04 07:36:40 · answer #1 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Without trying to lecture you too much, it's really important healthwise to be in control of as much of your food production as possible. Ready-to-eat and processed meals aren't sustainable over the long term for optimal health and well-being.
That said, Farmer's Markets for your produce and Amazon.com for bulk ready-to-eat items are your best bets. TastyBite.com also offers vegan Indian dishes that are very good and quick to make.
On Amazon.com, type in vegan in the grocery category. Brands like Amy's, and Bob's Red Mill will pop up. You'll also find soy, grain, and nut milks.
You'll need to plan your meals so that you're eating a wide variety of colorful foods to ensure you're getting everything you need.
A blender or juicer is also optimal to sustain vegan diets.
2007-09-04 14:46:58 · answer #2 · answered by honeybeewellness 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't advocate this kind of eating because it isn't healthy to only eat one thing, but when I was a child I had PTSD after being involved in a tragic event and for almost two years I would only eat macaroni and cheese and fruit. A good vegan macaroni and cheese dinner is by Road's End Organics and it's called Mac and ChReese. It's not very expensive and one box makes two meals.
2007-09-04 14:53:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I did this once with potatoes, it's called a mono diet. I would bake up 10 lbs of spuds on the weekend and then eat them all week. Carried them around like apples and ate them like apples. One thing I noticed is that when you eat them cold you don't have to put butter on them. They seemed moist and went down with out the lubrication of butter or sour cream.
I lost weight and was jogging at the time.
I ate a few other things but potatoes were 90 % of my intake.
I don't know if a person would live forever but I bet he would make many years on just potato. I ate the skin part too.
2007-09-04 14:41:25 · answer #4 · answered by andyg77 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Brown rice, legumes, fresh fruits and veggies, tofu....don't go way too cheap that you sacrifice your nutritional needs, it can make you sick. If you're planning to really economize, ask your doc or nutritionist which multivitamin or supplement is best for you. Always make sure that you have a balanced diet ;) Also, if you're planning to be a pure vegan, I think it's best that you cook your own meals (if someone's not making them for you) so that you can make sure that you're always getting the right stuff.
2007-09-04 14:49:43 · answer #5 · answered by foodielovah 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hemp milk. one serving has 46% of your daily calcium needs. not only that, but it has all essential amino acids, omega 3, omega 6, b-12, vitamin A, C, D, E, iron, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, phosphorous, magnesium, zinc, and whatever else they don't list. i suggest living harvest in vanilla. it's thick, creamy and tastes like heaven.
also, i suggest quinoa and kiwis, blueberries and bananas. definitely can't go wrong with green leafy vegetables like kale, romaine lettuce, collards, etc.
if you want to get cheap, the bulk section at whole foods is always helpful. you can stock up on staples like beans, oats, rice, flour. . .all kinds of things for not a whole lot.
2007-09-04 19:38:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some inexpensive foods that I get are as follows:
peanut butter
bananas
soy milk
In fact, I mix those three ingredients together in a blender to make a great shake. (I peel and freeze the banana first.)
2007-09-04 15:45:52 · answer #7 · answered by knowalotlearnalot 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A slurry of dirt from a mineral bed and some pomegranate juice mixed
2007-09-04 14:42:50 · answer #8 · answered by melissaw77 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Forage for fresh berries and nutricious twigs!
See how long you live...
More thumbs down please because I think vegans are a bit on the slow side.
Really, do you ever wonder why our eyes are sided by side, our ears point forward and we have canine teeth?
We're predators people!! We eat meat!!!
If its your choice to go vegan, go for it. Don't preach to me about it or attempt to force your views on me!
2007-09-04 14:39:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
tofu, soymilk, and anything made with hemp nuts is high in protein and omega
2007-09-04 18:27:27 · answer #10 · answered by gertie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋