Comments on: Dollar Menus Take Over

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Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:12:44 +0000

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By: tuscanystone

tuscanystone — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:31:05 +0000

Funnily enough I’ve never eaten more healthily (fresh meat/fish/chicken, fruit & veggies) as I do now! I know I’m on a weight loss regime but that means you eat LESS! That means not only are your portions smaller but you don’t buy crap like biscuits, chocolate, cakes, alcohol, let alone the late night KFC or McD’s!! I also don’t eat out as much or don’t go out drinking as I lose control of how many calories I’m consuming.

Basically, I think I’ve saved hundreds by just being on a diet…lol All the more for those new clothes I will need in a few months :D

Tusc :o)

By: Kara from MamaSweat

Kara from MamaSweat — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:25:39 +0000

I made a barley soup tonight that fed my family with pleny o’ leftovers to freeze and I’m thinking that pot of hearty soup cost about $5 (and only that much cuz I used organic chicken broth). I do think you can eat healthy on the cheap. But healthy, cheap AND quick? That’s more challenging. Fast food joints have us all convinced eating there is cheap. I don’t buy it! Ha, pun intended!

By: Andrew R

Andrew R — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:15:31 +0000

Hey Julia,

A dollar menu at Whole Foods may not be that far away. Check out this article about how trends point towards a decline in organic food prices.

http://weheartworld.com/green-living/organic-food-price-reductions/

All the Best,

Andew R

By: Julia

Julia — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:09:59 +0000

I can totally relate!
Unfortunately, I’m not at a financially comfortable place, and DO need to make sacrifices. When I get invited for a BBQ or lunch or dinner or what have you, I try to eat as much as I can! lol, not the best policy I know, but what’s a girl to do? Dollar menu DOES sound good when you know you’ve already spend above your limit for the week/month but still need to eat. There are ways to eat healthy on a budget, but depending on the city you live in, food prices can be JACKED UP. There are people who can barely afford the necessities such as shelter, gas, electricity. It would be nice if Whole Foods had a dollar menu, but until that day, some of us don’t have the luxury.

By: Tim Rosanelli

Tim Rosanelli — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:38:05 +0000

I have found myself cooking more from scratch. For example, I made pancakes this morning with flour etc. instead of the premade mix. Also, instead of buying out on Fridays like we usually do, I have been making my wife dinner. I would say I am eating healthier because I am cooking which puts you more in control of your eating. Tim Rosanelli View my blog at Sensei Talks Join our sit-up challenge at 60 Situps in a Minute Challenge

By: asithi

asithi — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:30:44 +0000

Yep, it is the fun money that I am cutting back too. Though we try to hit the sales at the grocery store, I find that we tend to load up more on frozen meats and veggies instead of the “fresh stuff.”

During our first 2 years in college, my husband and I had s $40/wk grocery budget. We were eating a lot of rice then at $16 for a 50 pound bag. Now our grocery budget is $70/week plus two eating out meals a week. That is still relatively cheap compare to a lot of other people I know.

By: Holly

Holly — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:53:25 +0000

I can probably say that I helped McDonald’s sales in October by at least 1%. All size fountain drinks are only $1!

I guess the McLover in me wants to think the increase is due to healthy items being offered (the yogurt parfait, apple dippers, salads, snack wraps…), but I have to realize not everyone eats like me.

I agree with Miz…it’s been my “fun” spending that’s gone away or decreased (clothes, shoes, CD’s/movies), which is a bummer. But I love food more. ;-)

By: MizFit

MizFit — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:32:53 +0000

man the grocery thing is not YET a source of stress in my domicile…but I can see it coming :)

I havent cut back there at all.
entertainment? shopping? TOTALLY.
but the food is the last to go for me…here’s hoping the economy swings back upward soon or my belt is gonna have to be tightened there as well.

By: SarahF

SarahF — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 03:53:32 +0000

I’ve found that I’ve been busier so less time to go grocery shopping = less money spent on food. But that’s also because I eat at my boyfriend’s more often now…and have eaten a peanut butter sandwich and yogurt for dinner the last two nights. I’m not sure if that’s due to having no fresh food or pure laziness..I’m opting for the former