How to be vegetarian on a budget?

       When I go to college, I'm planning on becoming vegetarian. One drawback is how expensive it can be. Organic food can start to add up, along with plant based substitutes. Along with the fact that you may need to take vitamins in order to get nutrients that you won't get in huge amounts in plants, fruits, etc.
      After researching my questions and learn more, it has been clearer to me on how to save money with a lifestyle I want to be in later in life.
     In Hurry The Food Up, Hauke Fox wrote on how buying food in markets like Aldi and Trader Joe's is a much more cheaper option. Along with that using coupons, shopping on Amazon and Co for long lasting foods, and farmers markets toward the end is a huge way to save money. Aldi and Trader Joe's is a cheaper option compared to Whole Foods. Aldi's products are 50% cheaper, Go Banking Rates, while Trader Joe's is about $30 cheaper Business Insider. Shopping at a farmers market can be a bit expensive, going at a much more later time, the shopper can save money. Since farmers are trying to get rid of their produce, they are able to sell their produce at a decreased price. Clients can be able to bargain for lower prices, thus saving your money.
       Hurry The Food Up also states how making your own food can save your coin. Making your own butters in a food processor is a quick way to only make a certain amount you need and much more organic. Less chemicals are involved since the only ingredients consist of your choice of nut and your sweetener. You can also prep and cook your food in advanced, having your food cooked in advanced makes it less tempting to eat out and helps you make vegetarian food to cater to your needs.

       With Vegetarian Times , it states that buying your food in bulk is easier to manage how much food you'll buy and you can portion the amount you eat. Buying in bulk can be better since the food is more fresh. The article also stated how in farmers market not everything is certified organic. Which doesn't really matter. Being vegetarian doesn't mean that all your produce is organic. It's organically grown yet not certified organic. 

      No Meat Athlete suggest that buying your herbs in plants, rather than dried herbs, saves you money. They both cost the same, yet a plant is easier to keep and the herb leafs are more fresh. Matt Frazier also wrote how substituting in recipes is much more easier. Using tempeh, culturing and fermenting soy beans, along with tofu is a great way to start your transition.
       Knowing more on where I can buy and save money for being vegetarian, helps me feel with more knowledge on how to slowly become vegetarian.