How Much Does a Vegan Diet Really Cost?

When determining cost, you ought to look at what you spend and what you save, as well as how important each item is to you in each category.

I wanted to give y'all a look at what a typical week/month of groceries is for me and my husband.
I'll show you what we spend, but most importantly what we've saved. :)

Weekly Grocery List for 2 Adults 

(prices are rounded up and don't include tax)

• 2 boxes Bananas - $63
• 2 heads Celery - $2
• 4 lb. Grapes - $12
• 1 bag Apples - $3
• Fresh Seasonal Fruit (berries, citrus, etc.) - $10
• 2 Iceberg Lettuce - $3
• 6 Romaine Lettuce heads (2 bags) - $6
• 5/6 Lemon or Limes (or 1 bag every other week) - $2
• Fresh Herbs (depends on what I want to make) - $2
• 1 bag Potatoes/Sweet Potatoes (rotate every other week) - $4
• 1 bag/ 1 lb. of corn/rice noodles - $2
• 3 lb. Tomatoes - $9
• 3 lb. Cucumbers - $4
• 1 lb. raisins (emergency snack) - $3
• 4 bags frozen fruit - $10

Monthly Grocery List (add 1 or 2 items to weekly grocery list to spread cost out)

• 10 lb. box of Dates (fall/winter item) - $55
• 1 lb. Coconut Crystals - $5
• Specialty Fruit - $20

**Average Weekly Total - $155 for 2 adults ($77.50 each)

That's great! Especially considering that it's an investment in your health!

What do I save eating vegan?

I've saved so much since eating this way! I know that God is ultimately in control of health, but I also believe that He allows our choices to greatly influence it as well.

Since going low fat vegan, I've overcome a lot of health issues.

I've saved money on...

1. Prescription medications – overcame my autoimmune disease!
2. Digestion medications – no more need for Pepto Bismol or Bean-o...yuck.
3. Vitamins and supplements - why take it when my food is better quality than the pill?
4. Makeup - no more dark circles under my eyes or grey skin
5. Acne products - my skin is finally clear!
6. Hair care products - no more dull or oily hair
7. Lotions and creams -  no more year-round dry, itchy skin
8. Special nail polishes - no more weak, brittle nails
9. Anti-itch creams - no more head-to-toe hives (Praise the Lord!)
10. Specialty food items - no more gluten, dairy, soy, egg, nut, yeast-free breads, cookies, milks, etc.

So do I think eating low fat vegan is worth it? You bet I do!

Comment down below to share what you've "saved," whether it be money or health, since you've gone vegan!

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- Hummingbird

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