Though Bella Reed, a food writer and frugal buyer, has perfected the art of saving money while eating well, being gluten-free can seem costly.
“Being gluten-free doesn’t have to break the budget,” Bella notes. It’s about smart purchasing and inventive cooking.
One can find naturally gluten-free foods in shops.
Bella notes, “Fruits, vegetables, rice, and beans are naturally gluten-free and reasonably priced.” To cut costs, she arranges meals around these basics.
Store-bought gluten-free bread can be expensive. Make your own. Bella says, “I bake my own using rice or almond flour. It tastes better and is less expensive.
3. Purchase in Cohorts
Bella advises bulk purchases of gluten-free grains such quinoa and oats. “This is a one-time outlay with gradual pay-off.”
Her top advice is Plan your meals and follow your list. Eating gluten-free without overpaying is simplest done this way.