Where Do I Shop?

I have had a couple of people ask me where I shop and how expensive it is....so I am going to do the best I can to answer those questions.

Since we are just starting out, I am still learning.

Paleo recommends (but does not require) grass fed protein sources.  There is a farm close by and also a farmers market about an hour away that we are going to visit to explore their prices.

But as of now, I just buy lean meats and vegetarian (plus omega 3) eggs from Kroger.  I do all of my shopping at Kroger because they have a fantastic Natural Market.  Lots of options for organic.  They could improve on their produce, but hopefully we'll be getting our produce from other places soon enough.

As far as the expense, when I buy products that are exclusively gluten free, yes..they are a lot more expensive.

For example,

I can buy a gluten and dairy free burrito for $3.50 at Kroger.

OR

I can buy corn tortillas*, refried beans*, and black beans* for about $5.00.  I can get about 10 burritos for Evie out of this.

*this would be a sample meal for Evie....these items are NOT paleo friendly.


My point it, there are ALWAYS better options than buying the "gluten free" products.

We pick the fruits and vegetables that are on sale that week.  We buy melons and cut them up rather than buying them already cut.  (hopefully we'll find better prices at the farmers market and can start shopping there instead).

Sorry if this seems disorganized....just typing as I am thinking...(which isn't always smart).  Ha.

MOST IMPORTANTLY,  when budgeting for food, Michael and I have realized that doctor/medical bills from poor health is more than spending a little extra on groceries each week.  We'll live longer and teach Evie the right way to be healthy.  Those things are so important.   We still budget and want to be wise with our finances, but are willing to cut out in other areas in order to give our bodies the nutrition that it needs.

Enjoy!

Amy