Is a vegetarian diet more expensive

It can be, but not necessarily, it depends on your shopping choices.

If we think of plant-based food based on more processed products, it will probably be less friendly to our budget. But if it is supported by simple foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and legumes, I bet it will be wallet friendly.

So what products make plant-based food more expensive?

Mainly ready-to-eat foods such as sausages, hamburgers, cheese, ice cream and some bars.

What are the essential foods and into account?

• Vegetables

• Fruit

• Legumes

• Whole grains

• Dried fruits and seeds

Money saving tips:

• Choose seasonal vegetables and fruits.

• Buy from local markets and producers instead of supermarkets.

• Compare the price of fresh and frozen vegetables.

• Always compare prices per kg and not per package.

• Dried legumes instead of canned ones.

• Choose to buy bulk (a vulso?)

• Moderate the purchase of tofu, tempeh and seitan and choose more legumes as a source of vegetable protein.

• Make vegetable milk at home.

• Bet on making bread instead of buying it. And avoid buying packaged bread.

• Cook as much as possible at home to avoid eating out or ordering.

• Define a weekly menu for meals at home and the groceries list. Organization is the secret to eat healthily and affordably.

• Before defining the shopping, check what you already have at home.

• Analyze supermarket leaflets with promotions.

• Take advantage of cost-effective packaging promotions.