ken_ichikawa Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Whilst frugal in many areas food is one I do not skimp on - you what you eat and your health is very much dependent on it. That said I make most food from base ingredients so spend less than £50 a week. Oats and potatoes are actually quite good for you though! Ramen less so, but better if you just eat the noodle and do not use the flavor sachet. According to http://www.lovepotatoes.co.uk/the-potato/potato-nutrition/ they have all sorts of goodness in them. Problem is potato prices are going through the roof as there is apparently a drought on in the Lincolnshire potato fields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winkie Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 The thing is, its possible to have nice shiny things on the cheap if you just try a little and don't go all out top of the range. Especially with cash back offers that many retailers are now offering. It just requires a bit more thought and effort. ...the whole thing about this is we need the wasteful, the rich, the ones that over pay, the apathetic, the stupid to spend more than they could or have to.....otherwise there would be fewer bargains for those that are prepared to jump hurdles and gain satisfaction from bagging a real bargain, it helps to know what is real and what is not.....all is not always as it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
council dweller Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Oats and potatoes are actually quite good for you though! Ramen less so, but better if you just eat the noodle and do not use the flavor sachet. According to http://www.lovepotatoes.co.uk/the-potato/potato-nutrition/ they have all sorts of goodness in them. Problem is potato prices are going through the roof as there is apparently a drought on in the Lincolnshire potato fields. ...big bowl of poridge for breakfast with nateral caine sugar, should see me through until lunch at 2:00 when I'll be able to eat at the firms 'subsidised' canteen.(1.20) Potatoes? Planting drought resistant varieties usually does the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 I'm now trying to work out how to grow pasta. Here you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Democorruptcy Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Lidl fruit and fibre this morning. It's 89p a box because it doesn't say Kelloggs on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19 year mortgage 8itch Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Lidl fruit and fibre this morning. It's 89p a box because it doesn't say Kelloggs on it. Its 89p a box because it has Kellogs cereal boxes in it. All that yummy fibre. I will buy the generics but I've yet to eat an own brand budget copycat cereal that matches the Kellogg offering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winkie Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Its 89p a box because it has Kellogs cereal boxes in it. All that yummy fibre. I will buy the generics but I've yet to eat an own brand budget copycat cereal that matches the Kellogg offering Have you tried making your own? Granola recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsick Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Oats and potatoes are actually quite good for you though! Ramen less so, but better if you just eat the noodle and do not use the flavor sachet. According to http://www.lovepotatoes.co.uk/the-potato/potato-nutrition/ they have all sorts of goodness in them. Problem is potato prices are going through the roof as there is apparently a drought on in the Lincolnshire potato fields. Yes the irish used to live on a diet of 100% potatoes pretty much, with a month of eating nothing just before the harvest. Eating them with the skins on you will get almost everything you need , the only additional nutrients you need can be had from a glass of milk once a month. Potatoes are also one of the most efficient crops out there waaaay better than rice or wheat, so potatoes should actually be much much cheaper than ramen... The same cannot be said for instant ramen which is going to get you very ill very quickly if it comprises a large part of your diet ... The poor diet most English have is nothing to do with cost and everything to do with bad lazy habits, all the fizzy drinks and garbage food, My missus shopping is basically 100% fresh ingredients and meat and fish, I don't see any point in trying to skimp on eating good quality food, but good food does not have to be more expensive in all cases just fresh and not processed generally... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahBell Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Can people on the forum stop recommending living on pasta and the like - we don't all want to die from diabetes and other diseases when we're 60. Why not? There'll be no pension or health care service for any of us then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellerkat Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 This just popped up on Lifehacker: Eat These Foods to Boost Your Brain Power and Energy We've previously featured eight foods you should eat every day for overall health — spinach, yogurt, tomatoes, carrots, blueberries, black beans, walnuts, and oats . For more choices to supercharge your brain and sustain you through the day, consider also: avocado, wild salmon, nuts, seeds, coffee, pomegranate, brown rice, tea, chocolate, oysters, olive oil, tuna, garlic, eggs, green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, and cacao nibs. The wild salmon might dent the budget a bit, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashinmattress Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share Posted May 12, 2011 This just popped up on Lifehacker: Eat These Foods to Boost Your Brain Power and Energy We've previously featured eight foods you should eat every day for overall health — spinach, yogurt, tomatoes, carrots, blueberries, black beans, walnuts, and oats . For more choices to supercharge your brain and sustain you through the day, consider also: avocado, wild salmon, nuts, seeds, coffee, pomegranate, brown rice, tea, chocolate, oysters, olive oil, tuna, garlic, eggs, green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, and cacao nibs. The wild salmon might dent the budget a bit, though! No kidding. You'd be hard pressed to find real wild salmon at a market any more. Most of it is farmed. But on that note, does anybody really want to eat any migratory fish these days? With Fukushima, gulf of Mexico spill, and god knows how much crap get dumped off of African and other 3rd world continental shores? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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