Plant-based Diet

Let’s help you save money on groceries. In a climate of rising food prices, we take a look at where plant based foods fit into this landscape and how to do plant based on a budget. Guest Colleen Montgomery, a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Certified Plant Based Health Coach and owner of Wellness Within LLC, provides meat v. plant based comparisons with great money saving tips and recipe ideas.In this episode you’ll hear:3:15 – Eating plant based foods is expensive: Fact or fiction?5:15 – Cost comparison: Ground beef v. tofu, lentils and black beans6:50 – Will plant based proteins give me enough protein?8:40 – Tofu summer rolls9:45 – Lentil tacos13:30 – Budget friendly pantry staples 18:30 – Top spices to have in your pantry21:20 – Colleen’s thoughts on buying organic22:05 – Buying in bulk22:40 – Buying produce in season23:05 – Should you buy frozen fruits and vegetables23:25 – Comparison Shopping: App downloads and digital coupons24:15 – Batch cooking24:45 – Limiting your food waste26:15 – Do plant based foo