{"id":15122,"date":"2019-09-13T18:34:12","date_gmt":"2019-09-13T18:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=15122"},"modified":"2022-04-08T02:36:26","modified_gmt":"2022-04-08T02:36:26","slug":"50-dollar-grocery-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/50-dollar-grocery-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"We Challenged an RD with a $50 Grocery Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"What would you do if you were limited to a $50 grocery budget per week?\n\nAccording to the USDA, the <a href=\"https:\/\/firstquarterfinance.com\/average-cost-of-food-per-month-for-1-person\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">average monthly cost of food<\/a> for one person is $250, or around $62 per week. However, grocery store prices fluctuate around the country. My LA-based friends and I typically spend over $100 weekly on groceries\u2014and that doesn\u2019t include dining out with friends. Yikes!\n<h2>My $50 Grocery Budget Challenge<\/h2>\nTeam HUM challenged me to spend only $50 dollars for a week&#8217;s worth of food. A few notes before diving in:\n<ul>\n \t<li>I didn&#8217;t clear all existing items in my fridge and cupboards. But I did vow to use only the essentials I already had, such as spices, salt, pepper, olive oil, etc.<\/li>\n \t<li>For this challenge, I spent around three hours browsing different grocery stores looking for deals. It was time-consuming, but paid in savings! For instance, I found avocados on sale at Sprouts for 88 cents apiece, while they were $1.59 at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/trader-joes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trader Joe&#8217;s<\/a>. However, for others attempting this, I recommend saving time by researching deals online beforehand.<\/li>\n \t<li>Full disclosure: There were one or two meals throughout the week that I got for free from events! Let&#8217;s call it the perks of working with food for a living&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Grocery Haul<\/h2>\nUnseasoned Roasted Chicken, $7.99\nDave\u2019s Killer Whole Grain Bread, $4.99\nSalsa, $1.99\nUnsweetened Almond Milk, $1.79\nRed Split Lentils, $1.69\n2 Green Bell Peppers, $1.38\nGarlic Bulbs, $0.98\nEggs, $1.29\nLow-Sodium Vegetable Broth, $1.99\nOld-Fashioned Oatmeal, $2.69\nUnsalted Crunchy Peanut Butter, $1.99\nBrown Rice Medley, $1.99\nTomato Paste, $0.89\n2 lb. Rave Apples, $3.99\n2 lb. Sweet Potatoes, $1.99\nOrganic Coleslaw, $1.99\n1 lb. Lemons, $1.59\n2 Sweet Jumbo Onions, $1.18\nHead of Cauliflower, $1.79\n6 Bananas, $1.14\nCollard Greens $0.99\nFresh Cilantro $0.99\n2 Pumpkin Seed Snack Packs, $1.98\n\n<strong>Total Spent: $50.71<\/strong>\n<h2>Daily Food Diary<\/h2>\n<h3><img data-dominant-color=\"8f8762\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8f8762;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15130 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/West-African-Peanut-Stew-with-rice-medley-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition-770x770.jpg\" alt=\"West African Peanut Stew with rice medley\" width=\"770\" height=\"770\"><\/h3>\n<h3>Day One<\/h3>\nFor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/low-fodmap-breakfast-recipes\/\">breakfast<\/a>, I made a cup of oats with half a banana, one heaping tablespoon of peanut butter, and cinnamon. To be honest, it was pretty bland so I&#8217;m going to try a different recipe tomorrow.\n\nFor lunch, I cut some rotisserie chicken, made red lentils cooked in water with onion salt, and mixed some of the cabbage blend with homemade dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, salt, a garlic clove, and cilantro. It was delicious as well as the perfect amount of food.\n\nSince I was working from home, I knew I&#8217;d prepare a large dinner with extra portions to save for later. I found and cooked a delicious (and reasonably priced) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/african-peanut-stew-vegan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">West African vegan peanut stew recipe<\/a>. I had one serving with a half cup of cooked rice medley, both of which I prepared in bulk. The two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/30-day-vegan-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vegan<\/a> options are high in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/benefits-of-soluble-fiber-vs-insoluble-fiber\/\">fiber<\/a> and plant-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/protein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">protein<\/a>, making a perfect pairing for filling, healthy eating on a budget. On top of that, I made it through day one with no snacks!\n\n<img data-dominant-color=\"848576\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #848576;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15131 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Rotisserie-chicken-lentils-slaw-homemade-dressing-50-Food-Budget-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition-770x916.jpg\" alt=\"Rotisserie chicken, cole slaw with olive oil, lemon juice, cilantro, garlic and salt dressing, lentils\" width=\"770\" height=\"916\">\n<h3>Day Two<\/h3>\nI upgraded yesterday&#8217;s breakfast by blending a half banana, half cup of almond milk, a large scoop of peanut butter, and cinnamon in my Vitamix. I then poured it onto cooked oatmeal. It tasted much better this time around!\n\nLunch was leftover peanut stew with the rice medley and an apple for dessert. I&#8217;m craving sweets, but they didn\u2019t fit into this budget. Thankfully, these cravings aren&#8217;t intense, probably because I&#8217;m eating enough starchy carbohydrates to keep my blood sugar more leveled than normal.\n\nFor dinner, I had some more rotisserie chicken, lentils, and cabbage slaw with homemade dressing.\n\n<img data-dominant-color=\"9c8e7c\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #9c8e7c;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15132 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Daves-killer-bread-toast-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition-770x899.jpg\" alt=\"Dave's Killer Bread Toast with Sliced Applies and Cinnamon\" width=\"770\" height=\"899\">\n<h3>Day Three<\/h3>\nI decided to switch things up this morning. I toasted two pieces of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/what-to-buy-at-costco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dave\u2019s Killer Bread<\/a>, then added two tablespoons of peanut butter, apple slices, and cinnamon. Delicious!\n\nFor lunch, I had the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/types-of-rest\/\">rest<\/a> of the coleslaw and dressing, rotisserie chicken, and lentils.\n\nBefore going to a concert, I ate a quick dinner of rice medley; saut\u00e9ed green peppers and collard greens in avocado oil, salt, and pepper; and two scrambled eggs with two tablespoons of salsa. It was actually more filling than I expected, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/healthy-fats-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">healthy fats<\/a> like avocado tend to keep me satisfied. I was feeling snacky once I got home, so I ate an apple and a few tablespoons of peanut butter. <em>Note to self: <\/em><em>I think this peanut butter will save my life.<\/em>\n\n<img data-dominant-color=\"7c7a6f\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7c7a6f;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15129 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Overnight-Oats-50-Food-Budget-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition-770x1026.jpg\" alt=\"Overnight oats with oatmeal, almond milk, cinnamon, 1 whole banana and a tbsp peanut butter\" width=\"770\" height=\"1026\">\n<h3>Day Four<\/h3>\nDay four was super busy! I had to be at a work function downtown very early, so I planned ahead and made overnight oats. I used oats, almond milk, cinnamon, a scoop of peanut butter, and a chopped banana.\n\nI didn\u2019t pack any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/healthy-snacks-weight-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">snacks<\/a>, which isn&#8217;t like me, so I was ravenous by the time I got home. I had more of my peanut stew, adding to it some shreds of rotisserie chicken.\n\nIn the evening, I attended a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/dietitian-vs-nutritionist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dietitian<\/a> networking event. While I stuck to my budget by not spending anything, there was free pizza, so I willingly had a slice. When I got home, I filled up on more peanut stew and collard greens.\n\n<img data-dominant-color=\"9f8d72\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #9f8d72;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15133 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Omelette-and-Smashed-Avocado-Toast-50-Grocery-Budget-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition-770x994.jpg\" alt=\"Omelette with Salsa and Smashed Avocado Toast\" width=\"770\" height=\"994\">\n<h3>Day Five<\/h3>\nBy day five, I finally grew tired of eating the same things, so I looked to create new meals. I made a two-egg omelet with salsa, plus a piece of toast with smashed avocado and Everything but the Bagel seasoning.\n\nFor lunch, I had more rotisserie chicken, some rice medley, and chopped saut\u00e9ed bell peppers with the rest of my homemade dressing. Later, I ate an apple and a snack pack of pumpkin seeds.\n\nDinner included the last of the rotisserie chicken with sweet potato fries cooked in my air fryer. I also roasted a head of cauliflower in olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. It was a large head, so I snacked on more of it post-dinner.\n\n<img data-dominant-color=\"8c8d82\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8c8d82;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-15134 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Poached-Egg-and-Veggie-Breakfast-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition-770x750.jpg\" alt=\"Poached egg, roasted cauliflower, and avocado breakfast\" width=\"770\" height=\"750\">\n<h3>Day Six<\/h3>\nThis morning, I made a quick breakfast: one poached egg over lentils, a quarter of an avocado, and the last of the roasted cauliflower.\n\nLater, I went to a cooking class where we made crispy-skin salmon and roasted root vegetables. (Since I&#8217;d already paid for the class, I was obviously going to eat the food I cooked!)\n\nFor dinner, I went out with my boyfriend. Now that it&#8217;s the weekend, the food I have for my challenge kind of flies out the window. However, I do think that if I followed this budget regularly, it&#8217;d be a normal occurrence to dine out on weekends and prepare most of my meals at home during the week.\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\nIn sum, I do think that adhering to a weekly $50 grocery budget for one person is both feasible and possible to do healthily. Being on a budget doesn&#8217;t mean you have to limit yourself to buying processed foods. You can still be healthy by getting creative and cooking for yourself. Thinking ahead and making enough food to last for a few meals definitely helps. Also, yes\u2014you may have to look a bit harder to find deals. But if you care about food (and your wallet), it&#8217;s worth the extra effort.\n\n<span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Nutritionally speaking, while I like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/30-plants-per-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vegetables<\/a> and generally find them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/satiating-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">satiating<\/a>, for this challenge I found myself reaching for more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/healthy-plate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">high-fiber complex carbohydrates and protein<\/a>. Additionally, t<\/span>his week I realized that I&#8217;m spoiled and probably spend too much on snacks. 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According to the USDA, the average monthly cost of food for one person is $250, or around $62 per week. However, grocery store prices fluctuate around the country. 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