How To Eat Healthy For a Week on a Vegetarian Diet With Only $20
September 25, 2019 • By Grace Mastronardi
Did you know over five years those who eat meat gain more weight than non-meat eaters? And girl, do those years add up! Several studies prove that vegetarians have a lower risk of obesity, hypertension, and a lower risk of developing diabetes or cardiovascular diseases. With that said, you cannot just cut out meat and instantly be healthy if you are still filling your body with junk food. A healthy vegetarian diet consists of lots of fruits and vegetables, high-fiber, and whole-grain foods.
Don’t know where to begin on your vegetarian journey? Are you fearful of “whole food” prices? PRETTY GIRLS SWEAT’S got you covered! We created the most delicious meal plan within a $20 budget to help you make it through the week on a FULL stomach! That’s right Sweat Sister with just $20 you can eat like a healthy vegetarian, and your wallet won’t hate you for it! Now let’s get shopping at our local Walmart where we can find the lowest prices!
Walmart Grocery Shopping List
| Brown Rice | $1.26 |
| Eggs | $1.16 |
| Spinach | $1.98 |
| Apple | $0.94 |
| Whole Wheat Bread | $1.08 |
| Beans | $2.98 |
| Lentils | $0.98 |
| 3 Tomatoes | $1.50 |
| California Mixed Veggies | $1.00 |
| Assorted Mixed Veggies | $0.77 |
| Peanut Butter | $1.18 |
| Eggplant | $2.99 |
| Fresh Mozzarella | $1.43 |
| TOTAL | $19.25 |
MONDAY
Breakfast: Two Poached Eggs on Whole-Wheat Toast with Spinach
Lunch: Cooked Lentils with Spinach
Dinner: Assorted Veggie Fried Rice with Egg
Start your day off right with a delicious poached egg sandwich!
TUESDAY
Breakfast: Peanut Butter Toast with Sliced Apples
Lunch: Egg and Spinach Omelet
Dinner: Rice and Lentils
Stay on that health grind with some delicious rice and lentils!
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Two Poached Eggs on Whole-Wheat Toast with Spinach
Lunch: Assorted Veggie Fried Rice
Dinner: Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Stacks
Now let’s try some delicious grilled eggplant parmesan stacks!
THURSDAY
Breakfast: Peanut Butter Toast with Sliced Apples
Lunch: Cooked Lentils with Spinach
Dinner: Veggie Fried Rice with Egg
No need to go to a fancy Chinese restaurant when you can make your very own mouthwatering fried rice in the comfort of your home!
FRIDAY
Breakfast: Egg and Spinach Omelet
Lunch: Rice and Beans
Dinner: Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Stacks
Nothing like a good ole breakfast omelet!
SATURDAY
Breakfast: Peanut Butter Toast with Sliced Apples
Lunch: Veggie Fried Rice
Dinner: Rice and Lentils
Peanut butter toast with sliced apples again? I hear you girl, but think of all the money your saving!
SUNDAY
Leftover day!
By the end of the week, you should have a good amount leftover, pick and choose what you would like to eat for the day!
