This looks at groceries and food cost and habits such as eating for emotional comfort. I also have Autoimmune disorder which means processed foods equals lots of inflammation and discomfort.
- A space where money, food, stress, and love all collide.
Because sometimes we eat what’s cheap, what’s fast, what’s leftover or nothing at all while still trying to give everything to others.
Back in 2016, $100 covers a full week of really healthy food for a small family. In 2026 due to Inflation this $100 is not nearly enough. Chat GTP could not replicate my $100 lesson using real food and provided unrealistic numbers. Its suggestions when priced in Kamloops grocery stores was well over $175 dollars.
I am Eating my Feelings Because I Can’t Afford Anything Else”
Emotional eating meets food insecurity and I am not sharing for sympathy this is about admitting a weakness that has become about my survival. The goal is to avoid highly processed food which is very hard to avoid when trying to keep cost down.
“Also, Sometimes a bag of $2 cookies gives more comfort than kale ever could.”
⚡ “The Bill or the Belly”
Exploring the choice between warmth, water, or food and then having the guilt of helping others first. “I’ve have helped paid for a friend’s rent or phone bill while skipping meals myself. Because love doesn’t calculate calories.” What I learned was there are some things I can do that cost little to nothing and it helps me with my autoimmune issues.
Stretching and walking: movement is medicine
Breathing and sunlight: reduce pain and stress for free
Bedtime ritual: 30 minutes extra rest improves hormones and joint recovery
Farmers markets: Combines lower cost, walking and helps with social interactions
Music, prayer, quiet time: nourishes the nervous system
🥫 TFS “We Can Start our change today”
Lets start a hope-filled post about food security. My church teaches that building food security begins with one extra can. It’s not about prepping. It’s protecting our peace of mind. One can of soup at a time or buying other shelf stable foods when on sale helps over the course of a year. Water before meals helps with digestion, appetite, joints. Juice and Pop cost money and is bad for inflammation and sugar can change behaviours.
Grocery List: Joint + Budget Friendly
- 1 bag of frozen mixed vegetables or berries even discounted fruit and vegetables.
- 1 bunch of kale or spinach something green helps with health
- 1 small bag of carrots
- Â Bag of brown rice or oats or lentils Optional: Chia seeds
I see postitive blood pressure and inflammation changes by using discounted fruits and vegetables in smoothies or in spaghetti sauce.