Guest guest Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Hello everyone, I am a young professional looking to fully transition to a raw lifestyle. How do you afford to buy quality organic produce? Where are the best places to shop? I find myself shopping many times a week and I'm just not sure if this is going to be sustainable financially and from a scheduling perspective. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Greetings and Congratulations... ....on your decision to transition to a raw lifestyle. I, too, just recently transitioned (mid-March) to a raw food lifestyle. My initial response would be to join a food coop. I am member of a food coop in Washington, D.C., and 99% of time, no other market or grocery store has cheaper prices for great quality organic produce . IF you cannot find a local coop to join, I recommend farmers markets and/small produce markets. You will be supporting local farmers and those mom and pop shops, which I believe is a part of living a raw foods diet. There is a myth that eating only raw foods is expensive. Although food prices are a bit high, you will no longer purchase certain items any longer such as pasta, bread, rice, chips, etc... The bulk of your purchases will be fresh produce, nuts, seeds, etc. I find that it's actually CHEAPER to live as a raw vegan that anything else. Yes, olives are expensive, and yes organic produce is expensive. But if you look at the whole picture/budget, you actually come out ahead health-wise and financially. I hope this helps. Love and Light, Amaadi A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 16, 2008 Report Share Posted June 16, 2008 Greetings: Before I respond my first question is geographically, where to you reside? Remain Focused and Good Health to You Elaine jcbeyer09 <jcbeyer09 Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 9:32:21 PM How to Afford a Raw LifestyleHello everyone,I am a young professional looking to fully transition to a raw lifestyle. How do you afford to buy quality organic produce? Where are the best places to shop? I find myself shopping many times a week and I'm just not sure if this is going to be sustainable financially and from a scheduling perspective.Thanks!--- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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