
In this episode of Don't Depend on Daddy, Iโm breaking down my entire food philosophy - from how I transitioned from being vegan for 9 years to reintroducing fish, to exactly how I plan, prep, and budget my meals each week. Iโll walk through my 3-2-1 grocery system, how I approach meal prepping without wasting food, and what I actually eat in a typical week as someone who values both health and balance. If youโre trying to eat healthy, save money on groceries, and stop feeling overwhelmed by meal prep - this oneโs for you.
Listen for:
๐๐ป My plant-based to pescatarian transition
๐๐ป How I plan 3 dinners, 2 lunches, and 1 breakfast each week
๐๐ป Grocery budgeting tips and being an โingredient householdโ
๐๐ป Why I make most of my food (and bread!) from scratch
Grocery Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1a3rqUKf2o&t=92s
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 โ Intro + Welcome Back
01:30 โ Why Iโm Talking About My Food Philosophy
04:00 โ My Journey: From Vegan to Vegetarian (with Fish)
07:30 โ Why I Initially Went Plant-Based
10:00 โ The Health & Skin Benefits I Experienced
12:30 โ Reintroducing Fish + My Thought Process
16:00 โ Current Eating Habits & Mental Health Improvements
19:00 โ My 3-2-1 Meal Planning Framework
24:00 โ Grocery Shopping Routine + Where I Shop
30:00 โ Why I Make Everything from Scratch (Becoming an Ingredient Household)
36:00 โ Final Thoughts + Lessons Learned
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