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10 Ways To Save Money When Shopping For Raw Food

Are you on the raw food diet AND on a budget?

If so, then I’ve got some ideas to help save you money.

But first, if you haven’t already, please read Is a Healthy Raw Food Diet Lifestyle Expensive? It’s really the first half of this article, and covers what I feel are some very important considerations for your health.

First, let’s cover a few of the more obvious options.  (Don’t worry, these don’t count against the 10 tips!)

• As more of your diet shifts to fresh, whole fruits and vegetables, you’ll save on unhealthy manufactured and processed foods.
• Chances are, if you’re having more raw foods at home, your eating out has decreased.  Eating out is a key pocketbook drain for many people.
• Here’s one I almost hesitate to mention.  Although I don’t recommend it, you could forgo organic produce.  Organic produce can be quite a bit pricier than non-organic counterparts.  The ONLY reason I mention this option is because I believe so strongly in the health benefits of raw foods that I’d rather you eat non-organic raw foods than none at all.  But if there’s ANY way you can choose organic, I strongly urge you to do so.  If choosing organic sounds costly to you, please consider reading this article again.

When you’re in the process of transitioning to raw foods, sometimes it may seem like your grocery bill is going up… but give the above points there’s a good chance you’re spending less money overall.

Now, if you want to cut back even more, here are the 10 tips: Read more »

Is a Healthy Raw Food Diet Lifestyle Expensive?

Many people are concerned about the cost of maintaining a raw food diet.  Even if you’re not into raw foods, the following discussion pertains to health and healthy lifestyles in general, and I believe you will benefit from reading further.

I’d like to take a step back and ask a couple of questions.  First, is it a cost?  Second, is it expensive?

Healthy Eating: Is It a Cost?

Your health is an investment, not a cost.  In fact, it is arguably the single most important investment you can make in your life — more so than your home, your education, your career, or even your retirement account!

(With the possible exception of investing in your children, although your eating healthily sets a positive example of the life-long skill of loving and taking care of oneself, plus your being healthy and energetic is an indirect investment in them when you are more available and present for them.)

Take a moment to consider the importance of this investment Read more »