Save Money on Healthy Food

<p>The Frugal Friends discuss FOOD! Jen and Jill turn to the internet to see what others have to say about saving money on food, reducing waste, and still maintaining a healthy diet. Of course, the organic debate does come up; but thank you Aldi for not polarizing us!</p><p><b>Notable Notes</b></p><ul><li><b>What the internet has to say</b><ul><li><a href='https://rootandrevel.com/save-money-eat-healthy-budget/'>Root and Revel Article</a></li><li>In this article, Kate lists 30 ways to save money and eat healthy on a budget. Included is the &apos;cheat sheet&apos; on where to prioritize purchasing organic, how to make your own condiments, and resources to buy and support local agriculture. <ul><li><b>What Jen and Jill have to say</b><ul><li>Buy food, use food</li><li>Reduce animal product consumption</li><li>Disagree with meal kit delivery service one</li><li>Drink water! It&apos;s good for you!</li></ul></li></ul></li><li><a href='http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/cheap-healthy-food.html'>Sustainable Baby Steps Article</a></li><li>This writer argues that healthy food does not have to be expensive, and gives a strong case for why eating smart only <em>appears</em> to cost a lot of money. A long list of cheap, healthy food is given, and links to recipes are provided. <ul><li><b>What Jen and Jill have to say</b><ul><li>Sustainable baby steps show you save money with whole foods but you pay in time</li><li>The list of healthy and inexpensive snacks and foods is a winner!</li><li>Learning how to cook, and the flavors you enjoy is key to embracing food the frugal way</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul></li><li><b>The Organic Debate</b><ul><li>THANK YOU <a href='https://www.aldi.us/'>Aldi</a>!</li></ul></li><li><b>BILL OF THE WEEK </b></li><li><b>Wrap Up</b><ul><li>Eating healthy is cheaper, but you pay in time and taste (unless you learn how to cook!)</li><li>Budget your time (i.e. meal prep)</li><li>Improve taste; research &amp; practice makes perfect</li></ul></li></ul>