He and She Save: Clean Coupons! (Part 1)

You have probably heard this before but you cannot put a price on your health...but we can help soften the blow!  I am not one to cut coupons because I feel like it is a waste of my time because all I find are coupons for processed JUNK!  Instead I decided that I would write down a list of all the items we purchase on a weekly basis, contact them via email & ask nicely that they send me coupons.  It worked!  The two listed below are the ones that we have received coupons from so far.  I'll keep you updated when I hear back from more!

Update: Click here for more "Clean Coupon" opportunities!

- Crystal Farms All Whites: Request coupons once every three months via "contact us" on their webpage.

- Food For Life (Ezekiel Products): Request coupons once per month via "contact us" on their webpage.  We have noticed that they are not always consistent in sending them out but we will take what we can get!  Our local Publix doubles these coupons!

He & She Tips:

* Look in your pantry & refrigerator & write down the items you purchase frequently.

* Find the product's website & fill out the "contact us"...simply ask for coupons & provide your address! (Type up a document on your computer & just copy & paste it for each company.)

* Set reminders on your calendar on the same day each month so that you remember to request the coupons!

Have you had any success finding clean coupons?  If so, for which products?

Happy Savvy Shopping!

- Whitney

Clean Shopping (Part 2): Publix

We are regulars at our local Publix.  We shop at Publix because it is the closest grocery store out here in the sticks!  The items below will give you an idea of what we purchase on a weekly basis.  We don't usually shop around for the lowest price because, honestly, we feel like our time is worth more.

Our typical shopping list:

• Boneless, skinless chicken breast (we usually have Publix grind this for us)
• Extra-lean ground turkey
• Grass-fed beef
• Crystal Farms 100% egg whites (pasteurized cartons)
• Organic, free-range eggs
• Low-fat cottage cheese
• Baby food
• Quick oats
• Food for Life Products (Ezekiel bread, english muffins, tortillas/wraps, etc.)
• Unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• Vegetables (red, sweet, and green onions, cauliflower, asparagus, etc.)
• Fruits (bananas (for post-workout carbs), apples, various berries, lemons and limes, etc.)

Basically, we are "perimeter" shoppers.  We spend very little time in the inner sections of the grocery store because that is where you will find all of the processed junk loaded with preservatives, sugars, and genetically-modified ingredients (for an exhaustive list of GMO foods and brands, go here - chances are, if it's made by any well-known brand, it's genetically modified or engineered...a.k.a. fake food).

Click the links below for more of our shopping lists!

• Clean Shopping (Part 1) - Costco
• Clean Shopping (Part 3) - Specialty Stores
• Clean Shopping (Part 4) - Online Retailers

Remember, this is a lifestyle and not a diet.

Good luck with your journey and keep eating clean!

- Scott & Whitney

Clean Shopping (Part 1) :: Costco

UPDATE: We have an updated Costco shopping list HERE!

Are you asking yourself where to buy clean food?  Well, most of your regular grocery stores carry it...you just have to know what to look for and where to look for it!  Hopefully, this will give you some ideas of what we buy and where we buy it!

We buy most of our clean food at Costco & Publix.  We also utilize Amazon's Subscribe & Save service for items that are not commonly carried in grocery stores.  When we are near Whole Foods or Trader Joes we take advantage & stock up, especially on the bulk dry goods like steel cut oats, brown rice, beans, lentils, and nuts!

This week we will share with you what we purchase at Costco.  We have included prices but remember that prices and availability vary by region.

Weekly:

• Organic Spinach $4.29 (1 lb)
• Red Bell Peppers $5.79 (6 count)
• Broccoli $4.79 (3 lbs)
• Celery $3.89 (4 count)
• Kirkland Nonfat Greek Yogurt $6.99 (2/32 oz) OR Fage Nonfat Greek Yogurt $4.99 (2.2 lb)
• Eggs $3.69 (2/1.5 dz) OR if you have room in your refrigerator you can purchase 7.5 dz for $8.49
• Organic Cage Free Eggs $6.99 (2 dz) 
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts $2.99 per lb
• Organic Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 5.99 per lb

Bi-Weekly:

• Natural Peanut Butter $9.99 (2/40 oz)
• Almond Butter $5.99 (26 oz)
• Walnuts $14.99 (48 oz)
• Almonds $9.89 (48 oz)
• Organic Brown Rice $9.59 (6 lb)
• Organic Quinoa $9.69 (4 lb)

Occasionally:

• Organic Diced Tomatoes $7.69 (8/14.5 oz)
• Organic Salsa $7.49 (2/38 oz)
• All Natural Chicken Broth $8.39 (12/14 oz)
• Organic Gold Flax $7.99 (48 oz)
• Quaker Old Fashioned Oats
• Blueberries
• Strawberries
• Sweet Potatoes

Spices:

• Black Pepper $5.39 (12.7 oz)
• Granulated California Garlic (Powder) $4.49 (18 oz)
• Sea Salt $2.79 (30 oz)
• Cinnamon $2.65 (10.7 oz)
• Oregano $3.99 (2.5 oz)

Click the links below for more of our shopping lists!

• Clean Shopping (Part 2) - Publix
• Clean Shopping (Part 3) - Specialty Stores
• Clean Shopping (Part 4) - Online Retailers

Remember to Wash, Chop & Divide all of your veggies for the week as soon as you get home from the store!  Trust me, it will make it much easier for you to get your veggies in!  :-)

This is normal, right?  ;-)  We took advantage of the chicken sale at Costco and stocked up!

Below is a picture of what we call our "supply/bulk closet".  We actually purchased the shelving unit for our garage but then we decided that we needed it inside to better organize our clean eating supplies!  This way when we buy in bulk we have a place to put the extra items and free up room in our pantry.  Also, when any clean items go on sale (which is rare) we stock up!

Looking to save a few bucks while eating healthy?  We are here to help!

• Clean Coupons (Part 1)
• Clean Coupons (Part 2)

Remember, this is a lifestyle and not a diet.

Good luck with your journey and keep eating clean!

- Scott & Whitney