Ellen Jaffe Jones, author of the book Eat Vegan on $4 a Day, sits down with Gigi to discuss how to eat plant-based on a budget. Check out her book at Amazon https://amzn.to/3N1UwAM (affiliate link).
"You don't have time for cancer, diabetes, or heart disease - those are the real time wasters." Ellen Jaffe Jones is a former investigative journalist, now a certified running coach and personal trainer. Ellen has authored 6 books, including Eat Vegan on $4 a Day, which is the focus of our discussion. Ellen is an accomplished runner having received 199 awards for the 5K races she’s competed in. She is also a nationally ranked sprinter. In this interview, we talk about tips for eating a healthy plant-based diet on a budget. Please note that we were having technical difficulties with the sound while recording this interview, but hopefully, it doesn't take away from the important message and tips Ellen shares.
Top 10 Money-Saving Tips: 1. Avoid the urge to impulse shop - use a list. 2. Check unit prices 3. Buy in bulk (within reason) 4. Shop circumference of the grocery store 5. Look up and down on the supermarket shelf 6. Buy store brands (instead of name brands) 7. Pay with cash 8. Keep receipts 9. Track prices 10. Buy local or grow your own
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