We just need to eat whole food, and we need to do it cheaply. We can’t afford to get trendy about food right now – as good, ethical, and fun as that is. The truth is that is where a lot of us sit. – just eating generally good whole foods from whichever source is most inexpensive. The goal will be to see how cheaply our family of 5 can eat without worrying about special labels – no organic, grass-fed, non-GMO, local, etc. We’ve done plant-based, paleo, fitness-fueled challenges, and more. I enjoy finding new ways to nourish our bodies frugally. Honestly, we experiment like this constantly. 10-Day Pantry Challenge (which we do every few months).While trying to save money and eat healthy in the last year, our family has tried a few experiments/challenges. 20% is pizza and cake at birthday parties, cold cereal, homemade chocolate chips cookies, etc. 80/20 rule – 80% of what we eat is good and mostly nourishing.Very little processed sugar (we use mostly maple syrup, honey, and coconut sugar, which helps us avoid desserts because those sweeteners are expensive!).Plenty of plants (ideally half of our plates at lunch and dinner is vegetables).Healthy balance of protein, carbs, and fats.I lean towards the traditional diet definition) Only “healthy” fats (experts disagree on what healthy fats actually are.Moderately gluten-free (we have an intolerance in our family).Nearly all organic or local fruits and vegetables.Mostly organic or local or grass-fed dairy (it’s hard to find all 3 without spending A LOT).Mostly organic or local (grass-fed, free-range) meat.
Real Food Grocery Budget for a Family of 5ġ2 years – and 3 kids – after our $25/week season, this is how we eat in our family:
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