Also I would have to really up Aldi. I don't live near one anymore, but they are always very cheap. But you really have to know where you are drastically sacrificing quality versus not. And that it is not great for vegans, as most prepared meals have meat and cheese, but the produce and bread/pasta are decent and cheap.
My Aldi's has a protein bread that's got like 10g per slice and is vegan and keto friendly as actually tastes really good imo. Much more dense than regular bread and is great for sandwiches. I like to toast it and eat it with my various kinds of baked beans I make using lacto fermented beans. Good stuff.
Also I would have to really up Aldi. I don't live near one anymore, but they are always very cheap. But you really have to know where you are drastically sacrificing quality versus not. And that it is not great for vegans, as most prepared meals have meat and cheese, but the produce and bread/pasta are decent and cheap.
My Aldi's has a protein bread that's got like 10g per slice and is vegan and keto friendly as actually tastes really good imo. Much more dense than regular bread and is great for sandwiches. I like to toast it and eat it with my various kinds of baked beans I make using lacto fermented beans. Good stuff.