what i spend in a week on groceries + grocery haul | motivational monday ep.62

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat while thighs are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: tamari

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium, tamari is gluten-free.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers health benefits, white vinegar is more economical.

Start the day by discussing feelings of tiredness and exhaustion due to various factors.

Decide to make breakfast using the last ingredients available.

Use a packet of protein powder and add some collagen from Trader Joe's.

Add 1 ripe banana to the mix.

Add some berries to the smoothie, mentioning difficulty finding blueberries.

Blend the smoothie until there are no chunks, shaking it a little to ensure it's well mixed.

Prepare avocado toast as a simple breakfast.

Boil some eggs and place them in the fridge for later use.

While enjoying breakfast, plan out grocery needs and make a list to avoid forgetting items.

Identify the need for fresh fruits and vegetables for juicing and snacking.

Plan to buy chicken and lean ground beef, and sourdough bread for the week.

Decide to plan dinners for the week to make it easier to stick to goals and avoid random eating.

Mention craving certain meals like buttermilk ranch chicken sandwich and Pollo a La Brasa.

Go grocery shopping at Walmart and Target, spending a total of $157.22 for the week.

Show the items bought, including chicken sandwiches ingredients, lettuce blend, and protein restocks.

Cooking Techniques

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