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Baraka_Guru · 11-14-2008, 11:34 AM

I just wanted to demonstrate some frugality at work (literally).

At work, there's a health-food store around the corner that sells cheap bulk food. I can get protein powder, Nature's Path granola cereal, and soy milk at reasonable prices.

I've calculated the cost as such:
• 1 cup granola cereal (currently the Nature's Path HempPlus Granola)
• 1 cup unsweetened soy milk
• 2 heaping tsp protein powder

Nutritional information (approx.):
Calories: 485
Protein: 35g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fat: 14g

Total cost per serving: approx. $2.50

With a low cost like that, I've started to add things as a rewarding treat. This week I bought a small bag of dried blueberries. For those who don't know, these can cost a lot ($14.99 lb. at this affordable store, which should be a good price). But I only use a couple of teaspoons per serving, so I should still be around $3.00.

At this price, that's a lot of nutrition. It's filling and quite tasty. Yay cheap and tasty!

But I don't think I'll continue with the blueberries. They're good, but I'd enjoy currants as well I think. I want to keep it close to $2.50 per serving. I like that number. It makes me look financially responsible.

11-14-2008, 11:34 AM	#74 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru warrior bodhisattva Super Moderator Location: East-central Canada	I just wanted to demonstrate some frugality at work (literally). At work, there's a health-food store around the corner that sells cheap bulk food. I can get protein powder, Nature's Path granola cereal, and soy milk at reasonable prices. I've calculated the cost as such: • 1 cup granola cereal (currently the Nature's Path HempPlus Granola) • 1 cup unsweetened soy milk • 2 heaping tsp protein powder Nutritional information (approx.): Calories: 485 Protein: 35g Carbohydrates: 50g Fat: 14g Total cost per serving: approx. $2.50 With a low cost like that, I've started to add things as a rewarding treat. This week I bought a small bag of dried blueberries. For those who don't know, these can cost a lot ($14.99 lb. at this affordable store, which should be a good price). But I only use a couple of teaspoons per serving, so I should still be around $3.00. At this price, that's a lot of nutrition. It's filling and quite tasty. Yay cheap and tasty! But I don't think I'll continue with the blueberries. They're good, but I'd enjoy currants as well I think. I want to keep it close to $2.50 per serving. I like that number. It makes me look financially responsible. __________________ Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing? —Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön Humankind cannot bear very much reality. —From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot