Some people in the comments don't seem to realize this is for people who can barely afford to eat as it is. When you can't afford organic food you can't eat it. Simple as that!

@TheNewyork95

9 жыл бұрын

thankyou!! Took the words right out of my mouth

@christinadelossantos4324

9 жыл бұрын

jk

@Osama-jw5ku

9 жыл бұрын

Misty Sharmin

@20alphabet

9 жыл бұрын

ColeysCrushOnMakeup Without the expensive pesticides and chemical fertilizers, shouldn't organic be less expensive anyway? Sounds like a scam to me.

@ColeysCrushOnMakeup

9 жыл бұрын

20alphabet you would think. i mean it makes more sense for organic to be less expensive but sadly it costs more. thats why i like shopping at aldi because there organic is not much more than there non organic.

Good for you for recognizing that in a perfect world, everyone would like to get organic but it's wildly more expensive and thus realistically, not available to many.

@ALu-nq8rf

6 жыл бұрын

dihett i think a lot of people need to keep in mind that just because something says organic doesn't mean it's that much better. A lot of these food companies tend to scam people into posting more by labeling everything "gluten free" or "organic." Best bet is to buy locally sourced if possible and don't stress yourself out over having to be frugal over organic.

@jborrego2406

5 жыл бұрын

Most time company’s lie lol slash stuff on a label

@guthzammysara

5 жыл бұрын

Organic is a buzzword.

Right, if you can't afford organic, just clean the veggies and fruit properly. Very useful tip! Also, people don't seem to care about restaurant food whether it is organic, cage free, free range etc. But then turn around and get really strict with grocery items. If you can afford organic later then great. Thanks, you're tips seem to be for normal people who are busy and need short cuts

I'm fascinated by her accent / the way she talks. I don't know why.

@precioushines3130

10 жыл бұрын

Me to lol

@DaFinestDyme

9 жыл бұрын

me too

@ftinftin8937

7 жыл бұрын

she's Malaysian....

@babyzorilla

4 жыл бұрын

So she's speaking AustrAsian

Thank you Joanna for telling people that is okay to buy regular foods when you cannot afford organic. It discourages a lot of us to hear that you must eat organic when we know that our wallets cannot sustain an organic lifestyle. Thank you for understanding and addressing that issue.

@tracyabernathy4591

Жыл бұрын

Tonya Scott, I agree even though organic foods are healthy they are way too expensive and if you javelin a month where alot hits your wallet you definately won't be able to afford organic continuously unless you good savings.

"Get what you need and go straight out" is called shoplifting lol

@jiminyagotnojams716

5 жыл бұрын

oof

@ahnahn4571

5 жыл бұрын

Lmfaoo

@dannytourigny9403

4 жыл бұрын

True & and I hear that Dollarama doesn't have video cameras.

@strangewayfaringstranger

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's how you eat a budget haha.

Great video, I love your personality, you don't come off as a know it all just basically sharing your own experiences. Thanks for this video.

Hello Joanna, I just wanted to give you a tip for the frozen vegetables. You could get many more vegetables and a variety if you buy fresh vegetables and simply cut them and place them in a bag yourself to freeze. You will save even more money and have a lovely mixture of vegetables.

@ImKerinAndBlackNotAKaren

7 жыл бұрын

rayvenskylar that's pretty smart! thanks for the tip.

@thechunderchunder

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I reckon store bought frozen vegetables taste horrible. I prefer to freeze my own fresh vegetables.

@sup-jp6yy

6 жыл бұрын

rayvenskylar wow that’s really smart thanks! Definitely gonna try this..

@ASawa-il2wg

3 жыл бұрын

I freeze my vegetables in season. It's more clean then buying ready packed frozen vegetables.

Honestly, when I clicked on your video, I assumed that it would be another healthy person saying, "I only pay $7 a meal" because you only have to cook for yourself. I was truly surprised. You did an amazing job. Thank you for your help. It really was great!

I wanna eat healthy so bad, especially because I know it's possible even on my family's budget. The problem is nobody else in my family wants to so if I ate healthy i'd be eating separately which would cost more :/

@Tiryk

8 жыл бұрын

***** It really sucks. I'm the most in-shape person in my household. Everyone elese has either forced themselves to believe that "eating healthy is impossible on our budget" or just stopped caring. It's sad to see.

@hellooutthere8956

8 жыл бұрын

refuse to buy the junk anymore. make food from scratch. are you the cook? use your power. i mean start with food tht they like. cook simple foods. eggs can be made so many ways. potatoes too. potatoes are non gmo at the moment. wht has happened is our society is addicted to the food because it is really drugs. eat healthy one week. then try to eat some random processed food. you can't to it. it will make you physcally ill. brothers green eats is a great channel on cheap healthy food and it is food kids will like. they show college cooking and all. they are great.

@Tiryk

8 жыл бұрын

+sharon anderson I cant cook for shit and all we have is a stove rn (fridge, oven, microwave all broke were kinda struggling rn) so that kinda makes it harder. and my food choices are outnumbered

@hellooutthere8956

8 жыл бұрын

Rykoo yes you can. i am not blessed with the cookin gene either. so i hear you. first of all before you start get into the right mindset. think abt how you love your babes. then go to food and send the love thru the food. as you scramble an egg. think and feel the love. this will develop the key ingredient in cooking--patience. plus yrs ago i worked with a girl who swore she could taste the mood of the person in her food. if it was prepared with care and love or not. i thought she was nuts at the time. then i got cancer. tht sent me on my journey with food. disease can be healed with food. you will be amazed how food is connected with our soul and very being. i just watched a video on the connection with crime and food. i will send it to you. boring but informative. there are many channels out there cheap and easy. and mostly healthy. the brothers green eats do healthy on big budget. they say everything can be cooked in a forman grill. it is the best kitchen aid ever invented. get tortillias. wrp it and kids will eat it. a great sandwich. apples and cheese. slice cheddar thin and apples thin. mayo and bread. healthy and good. got tht from the british. another cool channel is french guy cooking or something like tht. just start simple. keep it plain and simple and you will be surprised. you can and will cook m' lady.

@lichtausbienean6128

8 жыл бұрын

Give them healthy alternatives. Go baby steps like if they like cookies, get some oats (they're really cheap) blend them up, mash in some banana, some cinnamon and maybe some grated apples, that's suuuuuper cheap and simply bake them up for 15 mins in the oven. They are delicious, about 50ct a batch AND healthy. Same thing with other stuff, a bag of frozen mixed veggies, mix in rice and add a little bit of soy sauce or even a can of chopped tomatoes and italian herbs. Cheap, clean, healthy. It's not about going a 180° change, it's about the small changes. Or if they like take away, go and do it yourself. Brother's Eat Green is an amazing channel and they do copycat takeaways too but in healthier. Show them that they don't have to skip everything they like but that they can have everything AND be healthier, all they have to invest is a little bit more time. Oh and make them cut soda if they drink it to maybe a bottle on saturday for the family. and get everybody engaged in the kitchen

Bottom line: If you are on a budget, stop being picky. I'm on a budget, and I eat healthy BECAUSE I'm poor. In Europe (Or at least in Scandinavia) fastfood, for instance, is really expensive. Whole grain bread (like in this video) is the same whether from a cheap or expensive brand. A carrot has the same amount of Vitamin A, no matter if it's organic or not (in this case, there's other things to consider), but the healthiness of the food itself does not become smaller because the prize is lower. Always LOOK at the products. Some are better from more expensive brands, others are not. Don't eat chips, chocolate snacks and candy - it costs more money than carrot sticks and dip, and it's bad for you. Don't drink soda, drink water, it comes right out of the tap and is "basically" free. Don't buy expensive shampoo, conditioner and body soap. All the brands do the same things, so unless your needs are specific (like eczema, in my own case) go for what's cheapest, just like with dish soap and hand soap. It's all basically the same. Even some stores have the same thing packaged in different covers with different prizes. So Target might sell a product at 2 dollars, but Walmart has the same product (EXACT product) in a different packaging for 3 dollars.

@DarthMohammedRules

10 жыл бұрын

Fast food is relatively expensive here in America, too. If one were to eat fast food for every single meal, even if they only bought a single $1 item for each meal: a. They'd be hungry all the time. b. They'd be spending $30/week (+tax) to feed one person... x2 if they have a soda with each meal. $30/week is plenty grocery money for one person. It would be tight, but do-able... and way healthier than fast food. $60/week? You could be eating all kinds of fruits and vegetables, along with steaks, shrimp, etc. People here in America don't buy fast food because it's cheap. They buy fast food because they're stupid and/or lazy.

@scheissegalverdammt

10 жыл бұрын

DarthMohammed you would be surprised if you knew how expensive fast food is in europe.especially in scandinavian countries like the OP mentioned. even here in germany, where food is usually very cheap compared to our european buddies fast food is expensive. if your really hungry and you try to get a real satisfing meal for a man you would have to pay at least 15€/20$ for ONE meal!

@Billythachikk

10 жыл бұрын

scheissegalverdammt I checked on a currency-site and it's pretty much the same in Denmark, but I think we're pretty similar with fastfood, to you guys in Germany. And you also have to consider the fact that we can't get anything bigger than "large". So if you wanted to go "real big" like you can in America, you would have to order more than one meal, which would be up to double the money. And in Denmark you can't refill. I dunno about Germany. But if you want more to drink, you need to pay for another soda.

@Billythachikk

10 жыл бұрын

***** You make perfect sense! It's all about finding what works even if it costs more, and then cut down on the things you don't care as much about. I mean, if you are allergic to something, for instance, it will obviously take money and care to avoid that and you should! For me, I don't buy expensive shampoo because I don't need it. But if you do, you should buy it!

@TheLaughingHyenas

10 жыл бұрын

***** I am allergic to Sodium Laurel Sulphate and Sodium Laureth Sulpate. They are industrial detergents that make up the bulk of shampoos, bubble baths, etc. It's even common in tooth paste and hand soap. I have short, fine hair so I can get away with it but I use pure olive oil shampoo. It's about the only thing I've found that works.

This is what I'm looking for. I'll started my university and live alone soon which also mean I'll live on budget. My cousin who had lived alone for university advised me to buy my meals because it's easier that way and pretty much sure that I'm not that person who bothered to cook. But that's wrong, I've made up my mind that I want to live healthy at least with my food since I'll take care of myself and completely be independent. I wanna try make my meals daily so when I eat I know what goes into my mouth, buy the right thing while stay on budget. And this video helps me a lot, I think I already know to do next. Thank you so much Joanna. :)

@JophielStellaluna

10 жыл бұрын

***** Thank you and actually I don't mind if I gain extra weights because I'm that girl who eat a lot but gain nothing. No matter if I eat tons of food I only gained 2-4lbs and definitely go back to my first weight within days doing nothing. I once put on 8lbs in a week and lost 8lbs a week after. That's annoying although I enjoy being able to eat a lot but I never reached my ideal weight. Also my other main goal is becoming a good eater and get my skin clear by keep my eating habits. I've been a bad eater for a long time, eat anything I want because I need to gain weight and failed. So, I think it's time for a change. :D

@wirinaholstein4076

9 жыл бұрын

I just need to aks - is it just as cheap to buy you food pre-made or eat out? If its not, an you dont mind cooking, then a bunch of cruelty free eggs would still be cheaper than if eating out everyday, which would never be possible where i live, as its SO much more expensive to eat out or buy foods already made, than simply do it yourself. And it would not be possible for anyone in the Uni dorms to not use the common kitchens as making your own meals is not and option to do if you'd like to "waste" the time or like cooking, but a mere necessity as no one can pay for remade food/eating out, on a Uni student budget.

@mawadahmwanyali5515

6 жыл бұрын

Good I hope ur college life was successful

Joanna, you are a smart cookie who knows how to stretch the dollar! When you have a family to feed, your know-how will really save your family money and your standard of living will be much higher. Good for you!

Do you guys not understand that this video has the words 'low budget' and 'CHEAP' in the title. YES cage free eggs may be more nutrtionally dense and also are better several other reasons HOWEVER they are much much more expensive. I am a single female living on my own in a tiny apartment, my rent is more then half my income not to mention all the other bills I have. At one point I literally survived off of donuts a coworker brought to work for an entire WEEK because I couldn't afford groceries.I would very much like to buy cage free eggs (we've all seen the horrible videos of them crammed in cages) but at the end of the day the almost $5 I would spend on a week's worth of eggs need to go in my gas tank to get me to work!!

@wirinaholstein4076

9 жыл бұрын

But why buy eggs then? I mean, are the horrific videos of animal cruelty not making you want to NOT support and pay the farmers for that sort of production? Theres plenty of people running households without the use of eggs. I feel you on the aspect of living expenses. My dorm room in Uni cost me 80% of my salary from my night-job as a fulltime Uni student and the prices on groceries where I live, is researched to be concluded the second highest in the Western World countries altogether. And insurance, licenses, ecological taxes on things like spill water, gas/oil, CO2 levels if owning a car etc are also crazy (but necessary to keep down the overuse and pollution of Earths resources). For that reason I very rarely bought eggs while in school. I could not give the producents of these eggs money, after watching the conditions the chicks lived under. I did not want to be one of those making it a profitable business for them to do this. They wont do it if they dont get money out of it from costumers ...

@automaticnostatic2148

9 жыл бұрын

wirina holstein one thing you fail to realize. They are animals and were placed here for us to eat. If you're Christian, Muslim, or Buddhist, their teachings tell that animals were placed here by God for out consumption. So stop being a tree hugger with all your animal cruelty bullshit.

@wirinaholstein4076

9 жыл бұрын

Automatic Nomadic One thing YOU dont understand - there is no place in the Bible stating that animals was placed on Earth for us to eat and NO place at all stating that we are allowed to torture them as we please and not respect them as living creatures like ourself. On the contrary I remember in elementary school Christian History Class, listening to more than one tale of animals having souls like humans. And humans being obliged to be - humane ...

@wirinaholstein4076

9 жыл бұрын

Automatic Nomadic Another think YOU dont realize would be that it would be just as hard (if not harder) to find anywhere in the Buddhism belief, anyplace stating that animals are placed on Earth to be eaten by humans and that its okay to torture them as we please while alive. However I dont think you'd have to search for long to find some sort of tales and rules about how to slaughter animals humanely and honor their souls and kills them "cleanly" which would not only refer to making the lest blood bath possible but also to kill the animals fast. Not to mention only to kills animals for the need to make religiously sacrifices and feed your family.

@wirinaholstein4076

9 жыл бұрын

And I would suggest you go study a bit more of own claims of religions and some tales and rules about respecting your fellow humans, before putting words like "shut up", "bullshit" in the same comment as words like "Christian", "Buddhism" and "Islam". I'm not religious, but I am well schooled. And was brought up to speak in a proper manner. And I'm also not either vegan or vegetarian. But I do know that you can collect your eggs from chicks without having to keep them under torture like conditions. I call it common sense and a basic high school level knowledge (which did not include too much English language skills, I know. But you understand me or else you would have started attacking my writing skills before my opinions). I'm pretty sure you have it too, when not hidden behind your screen. Having to look people in the eyes does something very good to morals and respective speech that sadly gets lost on the Internet communities.

And 2 foods that are cheap, pretty filling, pretty healthy, and can be put in countless tasty recipes or eaten alone: bananas, potatoes.

@Mckinley-mick

3 жыл бұрын

Unless you’re a endomorph and insulin resistant 😭

In America whole foods are more expensive than processed foods I think :( Also I think most of the time that eating like at McDonalds is cheaper than eating healthy. Which is so wrong. That's why obesity is such a problem here.

@sarahhudson905

10 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@UnknownXV

9 жыл бұрын

It's not wrong. It's more expensive to make organic and cleanly produced food.

@MamaOwlbear

7 жыл бұрын

They aren't, you just gotta know what you're doing. I can get a mixture of frozen veggies that have slices of zucchini, cucumbers, and among others with broccoli and carrots for like $6.50. That entire bag can feed my family of 2 at least 3 times, usually served with some meat. I buy frozen salmon for $9 and it comes with 9 frozen filets. That's $1 per salmon! Bananas are very healthy and super cheap. Like $1.30 for like 9 of them. nuts seem expensive but a large 32 oz bag is $13 and when you only eat a handful or so, the whole bag can last about 2 weeks and its packed with protein and nutrients. There are a ton of healthy, affordable options out there. Just gotta know what you're doing and look for it when you're shopping. and yes, I live in America.

You mentioned fish but if you want to get specific then canned tuna is amazing. 99 cents for 30 grams of protein. I mix it with some cottage cheese to dilute the flavour. Post workout with a raw carrot and some hummus. Gets the job done better than a protein shake any day.

i REALLY like all you had to say. i agree with you on everything. living on a low budget is hard to do.. and you DO have to sacrifice organics and brand names and fresh vs. frozen in order to not go over budget. its sad, but true. and yea, grocery lists are KEY. plan your meals ahead of time, and buy the ingredients you NEED, not just want. lol. Simple meals are key too. costs too much to make fancy meals...

smart, a lot of wisdom for such a young woman. i totally agree with the frozens and cans. i garden, and i love fresh produce. but, i always feel guilty when i don't get around to making something and i waste something. fresh produce is very expensive these days, it is good to have some alternatives.

This is a very realistic and manageable advice for anyone who is skint and busy. It's not ideal but its better than how most people eat. Haters gotta hate though.

love your deep voice.....

I can totally relate to you on this topic. I am a college student and can not afford "organic".

You are full of commun sense and good advice. What you say is true, well structured and well said. thank you for all your energy and your wise logic that helps!!

finally a quality channel that considers where you live your budget and cooking in bulk. You have earned my subscription lady.

Nice tips here about how stores place products to catch you eye. I wonder how much hostess pays to get those centralized racks in the big american supermarkets

All you say it's true when you live on a budget and live alone, you cannot spend that much money on food, and also the water filter tip is so useful, when I study in Europe (I'm from America) I saw how much money people spend on water it's so expensive!. I really liked you video!

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! I'm so glad that someone (you) have finally said that we don't have to go Organic. My twin sister and I have just started working out with your videos.

Oh my goodness, I've been watching some of your videos in the past month, and you give the most sensible advices!

I Love this post! All of the other clean eating vlogs are telling you to buy organic this and grain fed that... this is great and so suitable for me!! Thanks for the great advice! xx

In Germany caged eggs are forbidden. It is against the rights of animals!

@AlvinCornelius

8 жыл бұрын

In poor countries in asia, they're much cheaper. Fuck animal rights, we're poor, stop judging you nazi piece of shit!

@Alex-dl3sz

8 жыл бұрын

+Alvin Cornelius woah... Relax he never said anything to offend you...

@PindyGirl

8 жыл бұрын

wtfff that's not true and yes i live in germany

@SaskiasaChristkind

8 жыл бұрын

idk ash Tell me Where you can buy caged eggs! These are fobidden.And Alvin Cornelius I don't think that 99 cent per 10 eggs isn't expensive!

@PindyGirl

8 жыл бұрын

+SaskiasaChristkind you can buy them everywhere kid even so-called "Bio" eggs are caged eggs you should do a research about it, they are all fooling us #fuckangelamerkel

Joanne please kindly continue posting your much appreciated videos even in these challenging times

This is the first food guide that I've seen or read about that actually made sense. Thank you!

Joanna, Thanks for your video. Some great tips!

This is her way and her opinion on how to live a healthy lifestyle on a low budget. Don't disrespect, she's trying to help us. If you want to make a suggestion then make it but don't push people aside with your negativity that only makes people not listen. I prefer free range myself and maybe you can help educate people instead of scolding at them like they are beneath you.

Thanks for this vid and for sharing how to keep it basic. Like you said when your on a budget you gotta go with what costs less. I totally agree with you

Stumbled on your page whilst looking for interesting and practical ways to improve my diet and nutrition. You're page is really helpful and accessable. Thanks.

I LOVE your advice. 'Basic' Foods. I'm sick of organic and I'm not convinced of ANY of the claims on taste ect. Blatant flat out lies. Thank you for urging people to be budget wise and do what's best for them and their families. ;-)

@roohifaraz7205

6 жыл бұрын

Saritah even I think the same and sometimes we don't even know whether they are really organic or what

@letsstartadialogueeh7692

6 жыл бұрын

So there are chemicals that get put into the structure of the plant or sprayed on the plant so that it kills bugs, but bugs learn resistance over time, so they up the chemicals. Washing veggies off doesn't just get rid of these pesticides. It'll just keep going like this maybe it takes time to concentrate but it's an issue. Seriously read anything about monsanto and it's insane, I mean I think they started out with chemical warfare (agent orange) not to mention lawsuits against small farmers with ridiculous claims, they want you to think organic isn't necessary. Current non organic pesticides some have also been officially considered antibiotics, they kill all bacteria, but that's not always good, especially for our stomachs. There used to be thousands more species of plants to eat but commercialized farming has been focusing so much on the "perfect" whatever vegetable. Not to mention the amount of waste there is to only have the perfect vegetable. I think everything should be organic, and if someone can afford some organic they should definitely get it because it needs to be promoted.

I don't buy organic unless it's on sale for the same price as non-organic. However, I wash my fruits and veggies in a solution of white vinegar, baking soda and sea salt. Vinegar and baking soda are very good at getting rid of pesticides, while sea salt kills germs.

@de-xl2yf

9 жыл бұрын

do you use the vinegar and the baking soda together at the same time?

@metalheadofmadness

9 жыл бұрын

freddy dio I do. You probably don't need to. You can probably just use vinegar. But I like the results I get from using both. I soak them for about 15 minutes and they become squeaky clean, so that's what I personally like to do.

@humanyoda

9 жыл бұрын

metalheadofmadness Any table salt will have the same effect.

@metalheadofmadness

9 жыл бұрын

humanyoda I'm sure that's the case.

@metalheadofmadness

9 жыл бұрын

Ancient Soul Not in the least. It all gets washed off when you rinse them.

You are a great trainer, teacher, ideal and everything for a healthy and funny lifestyle. I really suffer from the issue of budging and thanks for your inspiring.

I love this!! I already do all of it, but it is so nice to have a reminder every now and then! Definitely subscribing!

I GOT 8 TIPS YOU MAY ADD to your other great tips: 1. When buying in Bulk or on Sale... CHECK THE EXPIRATION DATES!!! Make sure you can consume before expiration date or out the trash your money goes! 2. DON'T GO TO SUPERMARKET HUNGRY!! It will be a lot more agonizing to resist temptation and harder to stick to your list. 3. When buying refrigerated food like milk.... GRAB THE ONES FROM THE BACK... the ones in the back will last longer because the temperature is colder than the ones in the front... plus the EXPIRATIONS ARE USUALLY LONGER that the ones in the front... therefore they are also fresher/newer. 4. MAKE SURE FLIMSY PACKAGES ARE NOT BROKEN OR MILK LEAKING OR EGGS BROKEN!. I have bough leaky milk many times and broken packaging on plastic. 5. Keep an eye on the register and MAKE SURE YOU ARE CHARGED THE RIGHT SALE PRICE on items on sale. The supermarket often mixes similar items that are not for sale with the ones that are on sale to trick you into paying more. 6. Make sure you understand what are the regulations on the sale. Sometimes there is a limit on how many you can buy or sometimes it only applies to a certain size. Another of many supermarket tricks to make you waste your money! 7. When at the check out isle.... put bread, eggs and delicate items last, that way they won't arrive at your home broken. 8. At check out... bundle all the refrigerated/frozen foods together that way you can quickly put them away when you get home and it will keep the fresher and last longer. Plus you might even forget or miss a refrigerated item if interrupted. Good luck!

@rudyperez9940

9 жыл бұрын

My tip for you based on #1. Not all expiration dates are accurate. Malicious food company's will shift the expiration date to maximize how much food people buy which will in turn allow for more profit. You can eat past the expiration date and still be perfectly fine, as long as it's with in a reasonable time of the expiration date.

@clariecefoxx

9 жыл бұрын

+301st viewer as long as it's kept refrigerated it should be fine.

Idk why i started laughing when she said "buy one free one"

@Reizermo

4 жыл бұрын

I laughed when she said "cut your junks out!"

Love your tips, particularly on reducing waste by buying frozen vegetables!! I also think it's a really good idea to bulk out your meals with vegetables.

I love her advice. For people on their last dollars this advice is very sound & reliable. Thank you for the video Joanna this will help all of those essentialists out there to live their values the best they can.

why the hustle????... I love that!!! simple meals, the less the better

Great tips!!! I only buy meat from my grocer's discounted section. Yesterday I got fresh salmon for $2.91!!! It was over $7 originallty, sooooo Win for me!! lol But yeah, so true what you said here.

you live healthy and within your means,i agree with you 100 percent on every point.

These tips are FABULOUS!!! And soooo simple! Thanks Joanna!

So many people here going "ugh, non-organic is so unhealthy" or "frozen vegetables are crap" or whatever. We're talking primarily about HEALTHY ON A BUDGET. This isn't a video about how to eat healthy if you have all the money in the world, it's a video about how to avoid heavily processed foods and trying to eat clean and healthy when you can't afford the organic or fresh stuff. Get off your high horses! Frozen fruit and vegetables are great and cheap, and while those frozen chicken fillets contain a hell of a lot of extra water, they don't have added salt and if you get proper frozen chicken fillets, they're not processed either. The tips in this video are genuinely great if you want to eat healthy on a small budget.

I love her accent she sounds like Mel B.

I love your advice, any more videos like this and your snack/meal idea videos would be awesome - they are very helpful. A lot of the people who blog about healthy food go on about organic fruit/veg and expensive brands and foods which most people can't afford on a daily basis. Your videos apply to many more people, and are more helpful. Thanks!

Great Video! really appreciate the tips! Diet is the biggest struggle I currently have and working on balancing budget, convenience and health is the biggest step to looking your best!

The outrage at eggs in the comment section is hilarious. Good video though.

I just stumbled upon this channel two minutes ago... why is everyone so outraged at eggs?

@ILoveStemi

9 жыл бұрын

***** WTF?! What does that have to do with anything?

@SlattonStandard

9 жыл бұрын

lmao

@AKSmith15

9 жыл бұрын

She advocated battery eggs. Chickens live in horrible conditions, and pretty much treated as egg producing machines. I still haven't forgotten that from Geography class, hence try to buy free range at least. But free range under EU law can just mean few feet as well.

@kennethcrenshaw317

9 жыл бұрын

because the ASPCA type people don't care about people, just animals. She specifically said that she would rather use the free ranged chicken eggs, but she could not afford it, but someone wants to yell because she doesn't splurge on some price gouged eggs that may or may not be healthier.

@flashbaq49

9 жыл бұрын

Lol for real

stumbled across this video by chance and WOW. You really raised some good points. I will be taking note of them from now on. People seem to think its impossible to do it and they give up but this proves it is possible.

Joanna thank you so much I've been watching your videos about fitness and food and it's been helping me a lot; just keep teaching the world.

can you make a list of some good recipes that are simple but very good and healthy? :D

@coffeebeans89

10 жыл бұрын

huh

@OutdoorAesthetics

10 жыл бұрын

fortheloveoftea giyf- google it yourself

i aggree with everything apart from the caged eggs cos its animal cruelty cos the chickens are fattened up so much that theyre legs get sore soory bor bad english cos im spanish

Very good idea to share.I love your idea so much. Simple meals is the best .

When people start healthy meal plans it can get overwhelming and pricey. Thank you for letting people, including myself, know it's ok to keep things simple and basic. I've seen overly complicated meals and organic this and that. Again thank you for this video. :)

I agree 110% with her. Look for cheap and healthy.I get tired of people trying to sell me healthy food that I can barely afford that only lasts a week and then I practically starve for the next week til paycheck. I think all people need to do research on the products they buy. Just because a product says organic or free range doesn't mean that it's actually true. And I refuse to be fooled into paying 2.00 extra for something that's only true or labled in name.

How do you cook your mixed rice with out overcooking the white?

@henry17381

8 жыл бұрын

Or you could let the brown rice cook for about 5 minutes or more (depending on your rice cooker), then add the white rice and mix it together.

@ThePBM

8 жыл бұрын

+vicalicious Mix them after cooking them separately.

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7 жыл бұрын

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7 жыл бұрын

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wow, I learned a lot from this one video. A lot to take in. I think this is the best video you have ever done, and I know this without seeing most of them yet. Thank you so much for this, you're changing a lot of lives.

It was a pleasure to watch this video, the shopping tips and food choices are affordable as well a achievable. Thank you Joanna Soh for sharing these money saving tips.

Ive never went organic dont see the point

I am disgusted that you don't buy free range eggs. Not only is the nutrient quality insanely better than cage eggs (you will notice how thin the shell is on cage eggs and how yellow the yolk looks in free range eggs). You DO NOT need insane amounts of protein just eat fruits and veggies. If you want an egg once a week at least buy free range. Eat less animal products and buy quality. Don't support animal cruelty and fill your body up with antibiotic filled crap. I'm really disappointed, I enjoy watching your videos but now I don't really know what to think.

@aami91

9 жыл бұрын

Free range doesn't mean anything, look for pastured or pasture raised. That way it actually means they live outside and eat properly. Free range or farm fresh eggs are a gimmick to make us think they live outside and free.

@thewalkingwanderer

9 жыл бұрын

Andrea Ami Actually, it depends where you live. Where I live there are laws about calling something free range. Farm fresh is a problem but terms like 'free range', 'barn' and 'cage' have real meaning. I can't remember the last time I ate shop bought eggs (usually got them from friends chickens... I'm vegan now) but an easy way to tell is if they are better quality is, like I said, a really rich yellow yolk, hard shell. I think you'll find if a company is willing to admit their product is cage then it's going to be a lot worse than a 'free range' egg even if you live in country where those labels aren't enforced. I've never heard of pasture raised, but it's good you know what to look for. Like a say, I don't think there's a worldwide rule when it comes to labelling.

@iheartmac2010

9 жыл бұрын

some people can't afford free range. in grocery stores. eggs where i live are expensive.

@thewalkingwanderer

9 жыл бұрын

melissa salisbury Then don't eat eggs... simple as that. Eating vegan is super cheap and healthy.

@iheartmac2010

9 жыл бұрын

true. i do need protein. i'm trying to find a good protein pill.. i tried going vegan got sick.even with dr. following.my diet. but i'm going to try again

You are so on target! I love the fact that you are so helpful with relevant tips!

Thank you SOOO much for this! This was sooo helpful! :) These were practical and honest and I can definitely go healthy with these tips!

decent advice but buying cheap bread (atleast in america) is generally loaded with corn syrup crap...not healthy. fresh bread is actually most of the time cheaper....downside is it's gonna go bad a lil quicker.

@scoreanarrangement6635

9 жыл бұрын

Kewl Beans You can freeze bread. Slice it in advace and just take out the amount of slices that you want from the freezer. :)

@kewlbns69

9 жыл бұрын

Alfred Wertmann i knw i actually do most of my shopping towards the beginning of the month and get most of what i need to last the month...i'll buy 3 or 4 loaves and keep it in the freezer and one in the fridge at all times. some people are really picky tho and refuse to freeze their bread. that wasn't really the point i was making tho.

I just like hearing you talk.

@klai8907

8 жыл бұрын

+Joshua Lioi wait a minute...is that you Josh? LOL. You would say something like that...I'm more surprised I saw a comment from someone I know haha - Kathy

@joshualioi5144

8 жыл бұрын

Oh gosh

@joshualioi5144

8 жыл бұрын

Boy is my face red.

@joshualioi5144

8 жыл бұрын

Haha

Thank you! I have just been wanting to eat cleanly and this is nice. Helps me out and I don't have to buy more expensive things because they are in a fancy packaging. Thanks!

You're awesome Joanna!! So efficient, practical and real!!

organics arent neccesarily healthier or tastier. eggs or meat arent the best way to get protein. go with beans, tofu, lentils etc. plants offer much more.

@sweetdaddyjesus9947

6 жыл бұрын

In The Bubble wrong... & Organic ground beef isn't even expensive.

Great video! But the thing with the eggs... Where I live, the eggs from free chicken are not much more expensive. And even if they are... please people, invest in that one thing! It's so horrible, what these poor animals have to go through, when they are caged! Please get find information on that and stop buying these eggs!

@deadwillwalk77

10 жыл бұрын

Or stop buying them. The male chicks get thrown into a what is essentially a wood chipper, alive because they are not 'valuable'. Even 'cage free' usually means they're still crammed into a tiny room, they're just not in cages. It's disgusting. Go vegan!

You nailed it. Real, practical advice. So refreshing.

Oh my gosh, How did I not find this channel before? Just subscribed! Your tips are awesome.

Brilliant video but I could NEVER buy caged eggs. I just refuse to support that. They're treated terribly. I would rather buy less eggs than caged.

@SGTcrackey666

8 жыл бұрын

They are treated better but still not great watch earthlings on youtube if you dare but its a video thats so sick its beyond imagination evil beyond endurance but watching it all will change you for the better. :)

@bodybalancer

8 жыл бұрын

+SGTcrackey666 we had to watch parts of Earthlings in my college environmental studies program. I knew what was going on but I really could not bear to watch everything it is truly just unbearable. And if we can't watch it we shouldn't be doing or supporting it. I'm very lucky where I'm located to have good access to local organic farmers markets with good alternative humane certified and cage-free options. But the whole issue of being on a tight budget and having standards morally/environmentally- are still two things that are very difficult to reconcile because the government subsidizes corn feed and so industrial farmers have incentive to feed animals the wrong diet that makes them sick and requiring of antibiotics. I no longer froth at the mouth or judge even a little now that I have more personal experience with this challenge- so I understand how and why families of three or four or more or even singles and couples really must make difficult decisions and compromises :( :/

@shalukas4052

8 жыл бұрын

first world problems

@SGTcrackey666

8 жыл бұрын

bodybalancer you will never see any action taken unless the right thing is profitable... we put profilt before anything else and that needs to stop literally destroying the planet for paper... when we do wake up it will already be to late being a veggie is not only morally right but its right for our planent.. anaimal agriculture is literally raping our planet! Im guessing you have seen cowspiracy documentary? do the best you can thats all you can do its criminal eating healthy and being a veggie is expensive

@GoGoNeji

8 жыл бұрын

Depending on the farm, caged chickens are actually treated better.

Love a lot of what you said but if you search most of the time get cage free at least other wise good job eating lentils is a great way to get your protein :)

you are a blessing! thank you Joanna! sweet, easy and straight to the point!

That's true about the local markets. I lived in a neighborhood with a market that had really nice produce. There was a community garden, and they sold some of it to the market. It's great. Also, we have street vendors that have good deals on fruit that is in season.

It's just sooooo annoying how cooked vegetables are double the price of a burger

@anthonymorris6473

8 жыл бұрын

A one pound bag of mixed veggies can often be had for a $1.50 or less. That's more food than one measly McD's cheeseburger and more satisfying too. I often have a whole pound of vegetables with a half pound of fish or meat and feel very satisfied at the end of the meal. I can usually eat like that for about $3 a meal. That's a lot better than fast food. Hamburger in the store is usually around $4 a pound or more in my area. I don't see how vegs are more expensive.

@hexmaniacgabby5160

6 жыл бұрын

Anthony Morris cooked/prepared vegetables is much more expensive than fast food. That's what op was trying to say. Just buy raw vegetables and cook them yourself.

@ALu-nq8rf

6 жыл бұрын

It depends on where you live, too. There's this awful thing in the poor parts of America (which is supposed to be the richest country in the world) called food deserts where healthy produce is pretty much inaccessible.

Joanna, why would you eat frozen meat but you would buy organic tomato? Frozen meats are of very poor quality. Go for organic meat and non-organic tomatos :P If you know what I mean

@jasminecombest2927

10 жыл бұрын

she said the organic tomatoes were 1/2 off

@takitamtam9289

10 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@takitamtam9289

10 жыл бұрын

Well, I'm a vegetarian anyway but I think everybody should be allowed to choose what to eat and not to eat. So, if somebody chooses to cosume meat (animal flesh) then, it's OK.

@erincarroll8217

10 жыл бұрын

Fruitarian Rowan tomato crops are laden with harmful chemicals, more so than almost any other fruit/veg produce. If your goal is a cheap healthy lifestyle, consuning organic produce where most neccacary is important (especially when tinned organic foods are pennies more)... Also as for your comment on meat, if you're trying to make a point that you're okay with other people consuming meat there's absolutely no need to follow it up with (animal flesh) as if people don't already know.. Sounds like you ARE concerened. As a veggie myself, I could care less whether people eat meat, as long as I'm no part of it, I'm golden (although I frown upon factory farmed meat) Aaaanyway, rant over. Thanks for the great video, some great advice :)

@takitamtam9289

10 жыл бұрын

Erin Carroll Erin Carrol I just can't understand what you wrote above, it seems to be a stream of your heotic thoughts.

Wow Joanna thank you!! In so many ways this will make my life a lot easier and healthier

You are truly such an inspiration Joanna! You are my role model in starting a healthy lifestyle! Can i request you to do a video on how to still have a healthy lifestyle when let's say you're out eating with family and friends? What tips can you give us so to still be able to eat healthy but at the same time not make the people feel around you think that you are a freak by counting calories and end up ordering a salad in a fancy restaurant. Thank you so much.

On sale, not on sales. In bulk, not in bulks.

@rudyperez9940

9 жыл бұрын

Those stores had a lot of sales, not those stores had a lot of sale.

@humanyoda

9 жыл бұрын

301st viewer Yes, stores had sales, but one buys a product when it's on sale. It is an idiom that means "able to be bought at reduced prices".

I agree that cage free is the way to go, however, we can all take a look in the mirror and ask ourselves if we've ever bought caged eggs or anything other than grass fed beef or chickens when nothing else was available or when we couldn't afford the cage free. Im pretty sure those judging are guilty of it from time to time so give her credit for doing her best and move on.

Joanna, great job on your video. Ignore the haters out there and keep up the great work! You're just giving advice like you were asked and people hating on you and your choices should grow up and learn that our differences are what makes the world a more interesting place to live.

I totally agree with the basic > organic. :) thanks for being so down to earth!

canned food and eggs aren't healthy though

@Rapaille

8 жыл бұрын

Whoever told you that eggs aren't healthy ? Eggs provide proteins, vitamins and minerals (such as vitamin A, B12, D and zinc) which our body needs to properly function.

@pola859

8 жыл бұрын

I am a nutritionist. Anything that is cooked will lose most of its vitamins, plus B12 is only in eggs if the hens did eat natural food. B12 is created by bacteria, and can only be in animal food of animals that eat natural and healthy, just like we will get B12 if we eat fresh and raw natural foods that haven't been overly cleaned and thus provide us with the bacteria needed to manufacture B12. What our body desperately needs are enzymes. No cooked food has any enzymes. Without enzymes we get ill, and a major reason for cancer ( I have had it) is a lack of enzymes.

@Rapaille

8 жыл бұрын

Even so, this does not explain why you'd deem eggs unhealthy. If what you say is true, eggs are still a source of protein, which is undeniably important for our body.

@pola859

8 жыл бұрын

well, animal protein can be quite harmful to your body, especially in large amounts/ Our body needs a lot of energy to digest animal protein, and half of it is not even present after boiling or frying an egg. Much animal protein puts also a strain on our kidneys..Well, I am not saying that eggs are dangerous to eat, but I sure wouldn't call them a "health food"

@salsal7860

8 жыл бұрын

+Paula Afia So, what is it that you call healthy?

I agree with most everything EXCEPT the eggs and chicken. Animal suffering is very important to me and I will save money in most of the ways you talked about but I will happily spend MORE for animal products that come from humane producers. If this means having a bean dish more frequently than eggs or chicken to stay on budget, that's what I'll do.

@Rosannasfriend

10 жыл бұрын

go for beans! :)))

@Rosannasfriend

9 жыл бұрын

***** exactly!

@lufthegoofkerosene9271

6 жыл бұрын

who gives a shit about animals... they suck and domesticated animals have been scientifically shown to have an increased lack of self knowledge and pain response as compared to wild animals of the same species and brain to body ratio... the only problem with eating meat is the pollution it produces. we just need fewer people on the planet screw the animal welfare crap

@HUYI1

6 жыл бұрын

i feel the same, i agreed with majority of what she said but there is no way i would support caged hens, i always buy free range!

@tylerthepotato4052

6 жыл бұрын

lufthegoof kerosene We are animals, too, you know.

Thanks for sharing. You are correct, shopping wisely is definitely the key to avoid using cost as an excuse to skipping healthy choices. First of all, as a rawtarian, I save tons of money by not buying high priced processed and pre-packaged foods. That gives such a savings that organic items can fit in the budget. A local market does give us the best value as you stated. Plus, they have fruits and veggies on sale on a certain day, so that's when we go to that particular store.

Thank you for this realistic video! I am trying to eat better and this is such an achievable way to do that!

Bear in mind, Girl! You Can Not Eat healthy foods with LOW BUDGET! in my opinion, All that you are showing do not look healthy. so sadly, poor people can not be in healthy diet in life. Understand?

@Revenand4120

10 жыл бұрын

Wow you're an idiot.. I eat healthy on a budget... mostly just have to know where to shop; I go to local meat markets, farm markets and it's a ton cheaper than big grocery stores.

@darleneb4958

10 жыл бұрын

Revenand4120 I agree with Ravenand4120..you can eat healthy on a budget! You just have to plan your meals and not decide at the last minute what you are eating for supper!!! Making meals from scratch will also save you big time!!!

@pufuletzmihy

10 жыл бұрын

You can certainly eat healthy on a low budget.Buy less,no more than you need even for a month ahead if you can and the bought products have a longer life or can be fresh yet frozen by yourself. You can eat organic eggs,if you live in the UK then Asda has a 2 pounds 15 pack eggs FREE Range ones,or fresher,yet cheap fruits and veggies from Asian*(Pakistani-Indian) or African markets . Yes,you can froze your own fruits and veggies.You would be surprised how beautiful goes a frozen banana yogurt or smoothy,whilst you could buy the LIVE IN simple yogurt (usually 3-4 for one pound of 400ml each in Asian* shops in the UK)....and mix it by yourself.... Also you can check the shops well and compare.That's how I know that all my fruits and meat are from Asian* shops(because are better in taste and sometimes in price as well) plus my yogurts,-rice,spices and nuts-(big quantity bags). That's how I know that my veggies(though less healthy) are from Asda/Tesco supermarkets (never from little markets/shops) ,pet food (whilst in Sales) and shampoos (always quality + quantity)...washing soap for washing machine (always quantity + quality + NON Bio) and certain Asda/Tesco marked products like bean bags,bread,pads,etc) which are less important....Poundland is also a great deal for certain products if using Palmolive,Wash&Go,Colgate,Femfresh, etc. and good quality washing liquid for dishes ....and if your pet likes Felix or Whiskas plus a wide range of dog food and treats.

@SimoraCheeks1

10 жыл бұрын

I spend $200US a month on food for my family of 3. We eat very healthy and we eat well on a very small budget. How are frozen veggies and fruits, oats, and fish not healthy? She advocates for whole unprocessed foods. You don't get much healthier without growing the food yourself!

@StrawberryJamJam29

10 жыл бұрын

My mom buys healthy food and we are poor. She has lost almost 30 pounds in two months. We eat less food than before. We used to buy junk food, now we buy lots of veggies instead.

If you have enough money for internet and have enough time to watch this video you are clearly not on a very tight budget

@greenmelon6387

9 жыл бұрын

John Martin budget [ ˈbəjit ] NOUN noun: budget · plural noun: budgets an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time: "keep within the household budget" synonyms: financial plan · forecast · accounts · statementan annual or other regular estimate of national revenue and expenditure put forward by the government, often including details of changes in taxation. the amount of money needed or available for a purpose: "they have a limited budget" synonyms: allowance · allocation · quota · grant · award · funds · More archaic a quantity of material, typically that which is written or printed.

@johnmartin4172

9 жыл бұрын

green melon im sorry my little brother posted this comment

@BettyHorrid

9 жыл бұрын

John Martin why do people always blame stuff on their brothers or sisters? You might not even have one

@johnmartin4172

9 жыл бұрын

BettyHorrid key word: MIGHT you dont know me

omg Im loving your channel. you are teaching me so much. all of your videos are very helpful. Keep up the good work. I loooovvve your channel : )

Thank you so much for these tips! These will help so much with my healthy journey next year! : )

There no excuse for buying caged eggs/supporting animal cruelty. I know the strains of having a small budget but this again is in no way an excuse for supporting such a cruel way of food production.

@MrNordicnicklas

10 жыл бұрын

yeah and they don't even cost that much more. :)

@jovicrazed

10 жыл бұрын

Completely agree as I commented above.

@satanissima

10 жыл бұрын

I don't need an excuse because I don't give a shit. :DDDD

@MrNordicnicklas

10 жыл бұрын

War That’s not something you should be prude of.

@satanissima

10 жыл бұрын

NordicNicklas Denmark I'm assuming you meant "proud". I didn't say I was, nor I'm ashamed. I just don't care. What people really should NOT be proud of is this annoying habit of thinking they have a saying on what other people should buy or not.

i was really enjoying this video...until i got to the part of the eggs, i know caged eggs are cheaper, but at what cost? sure i can save a few bucks, but its just not right :/ ...and that "sorry chickens" comment, it was unnecessary in my opinion, sounds like you're making fun of something really serious and sad :(

@luckyangel4251

7 жыл бұрын

I agree

@Inlieuofsue

7 жыл бұрын

Alejandra Zapata Agreed.

@alexisabel77

7 жыл бұрын

+screwloose ...but its not as cruel as caged eggs either. Im not saying that you should buy free range either, im saying that its just not right to buy caged eggs knowing how cruel that industry is

@LadyASolveg

7 жыл бұрын

I live in NYC and it could be a saving of up to $5. If I'm low on cash and don't want to to travel very far from home I go for what's least expensive. A dozen of the supposedly best eggs can go for as much as $7.99. There's always a dz going for $1.99, thats quite a difference especially if you're not just feeding yourself.

@alexisabel77

7 жыл бұрын

+LadyASolveg im not saying you should buy one or the other, im just saying that its a really cruel and overall f*cked up industry and we shouldn't support it, thats all. Im aware of the fact that caged eggs are cheaper, but its just not right :'(

Amazing tips, joanne ! I live in Indonesia n I find ithem very useful for me n my family. Being a full-time mom of a 13 year-old son is all about making smart n healthy food choices on a low budget....thanks so much for sharing n love to see more of ur "healthy" ideas/tips soon !

i completely agree with you about going basic and leaving the organic behind! it's more expensive and believe it or not it's actually no better than foods grown with pesticides. I grew up on a farm and local farmers tried to go organic but the field next to theirs would get sprayed, those pesticides would do not care where the next field starts so both fields end up with pesticides, less but its still there and it'll be in the soil for years.