PSA: How lentils and bananas fixed my budget and my mood

I was having really bad mood swings last month and couldn't afford fancy food. Started cooking big pots of lentil soup from dried lentils, which cost almost nothing. Eating a bowl with some cheap bread keeps me full and calm for hours. Bananas are also super affordable and perfect for a quick snack when I feel down. This whole routine only sets me back about $15 a week. It's helped my mental health a lot without breaking the bank. Hope this idea helps someone else out there.

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king.brian2d ago

That big pot of lentils really does last all week.

ninasmith6h ago

But the math on that gets shaky fast. Even if @king.brian is just talking about lunch, dried lentils are cheap but you need onion, garlic, spices, maybe some carrots. That's easily over $15 alone before you even get to breakfast or dinner.

the_brooke2d ago

Wait, your whole food budget is only $15 a week? That's less than I spend on coffee.