
Eating Healthy On A Budget
Healthy eating on a budget is possible, it just takes a game plan and a little creativity. Here is a list of foods that give great bang for your buck.
Protein
-Eggs
-Dried beans - (chick peas, red and green lentils, black beans, kidney beans, white beans etc.)
-Make your own hummus!
-Raw shelled sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds
-Natural peanut butter
-Canned salmon, tuna, sardines
Grains/Complex Carbohydrates
Brown rice
Barley
Oats
Millet
Potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Fruits
Bananas
Kiwis
Frozen berries
(Check to see what's on special or in season when prices are lower)
Vegetables
Cabbage
Cucumbers
Carrots
Squash
Onions
Garlic
Romaine lettuce (EAT MORE GREENS)
(See on-line "Cheapest Fruits and Vegetables Month-By-Month Guide")
Healthy Fats
Sunflower oil
Olive oil
Coconut oil (non-virgin)
Butter
Pantry Shelf
Vinegars (balsamic, white wine, apple cider, rice)
Canned stewed tomatoes
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Coconut milk
Canned Beans
Chickpea flour (besan)
Honey
Raisins
Spices (chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, pepper, oregano, basil, sea salt etc.)
Herbals teas such as mint, chamomile, rooibos etc.
No MSG bouillon cubes
Healthy eating on a budget is possible, it just takes a game plan and a little creativity. Here is a list of foods that give great bang for your buck.
Protein
-Eggs
-Dried beans - (chick peas, red and green lentils, black beans, kidney beans, white beans etc.)
-Make your own hummus!
-Raw shelled sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds
-Natural peanut butter
-Canned salmon, tuna, sardines
Grains/Complex Carbohydrates
Brown rice
Barley
Oats
Millet
Potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Fruits
Bananas
Kiwis
Frozen berries
(Check to see what's on special or in season when prices are lower)
Vegetables
Cabbage
Cucumbers
Carrots
Squash
Onions
Garlic
Romaine lettuce (EAT MORE GREENS)
(See on-line "Cheapest Fruits and Vegetables Month-By-Month Guide")
Healthy Fats
Sunflower oil
Olive oil
Coconut oil (non-virgin)
Butter
Pantry Shelf
Vinegars (balsamic, white wine, apple cider, rice)
Canned stewed tomatoes
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Coconut milk
Canned Beans
Chickpea flour (besan)
Honey
Raisins
Spices (chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, pepper, oregano, basil, sea salt etc.)
Herbals teas such as mint, chamomile, rooibos etc.
No MSG bouillon cubes