Want to start eating a vegan diet on a budget but don’t know where to start? People may think that eating a vegan diet is expensive, but that is where they would be wrong. If done right, a vegan diet can be surprisingly affordable for most people.

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The most important step when planning a grocery shopping trip on a budget is to meal plan ahead of time. By doing this, you will have a much more accurate idea of what you need to buy for your meals. Meal planning helps you to avoid overspending and breaking your grocery budget as you will know exactly what you need to buy. You can create a detailed shopping list and stick to it, which will prevent unnecessary spending. This will also help your money to go further since you will only be buying the necessities instead of purchasing items that won’t be used.

Buying in bulk can be another great way to save money on each grocery shopping trip. Especially if you have certain foods that you regularly buy in large quantities such as bananas for smoothies or frozen veggies. Bulk buying is more affordable and will help you to stock up on food that you would already be buying consistently.

Make sure to check out our meal plan archive to help you keep your weekly meals fun, fresh, and delicious!

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