Honestly, when you're actually broke and need to figure out what to eat, it's wild how many options exist beyond just ramen. Been learning this the hard way lately. Like, pasta is obviously the move—throw literally anything with it and you've got a meal. But I've also been stocking up on stuff like lentils and chickpeas because they're stupid cheap and packed with protein, which beats spending money on meat every time. Eggs are another lifesaver. Hard boiled, scrambled, whatever—they work for breakfast, lunch, snacks. Peanut butter too, just straight up filling and lasts forever. The frozen vegetable thing is underrated honestly. When fresh produce gets expensive, frozen broccoli or mixed stir-fry bags keep you from getting bored with the same rotation. Sweet potatoes, rice, beans, canned tuna—these are the real cheap food to buy when broke that actually keeps you going. Bread, bananas, oatmeal in bulk. Even yogurt if you grab the big containers. I used to think eating on a budget meant suffering, but there's actually decent cheap food to buy when broke if you know what to look for. Cabbage, potatoes, black beans—they're versatile enough that you don't get sick of them. The trick is mixing proteins with filling carbs and whatever vegetables you can afford. Pancakes from scratch are weirdly economical too. Breakfast bars, granola bars, leftover portions—it all adds up to not spending money on takeout. Real talk, once you start hunting for cheap food to buy when broke, you realize the grocery store has way more options than people think. You just have to be intentional about it instead of grabbing whatever looks good. What's your go-to budget grocery that actually tastes decent?