Cheap & Super-Healthy

Here's some suggestions, that are all under $1/serving

Easily-accessible & friendly to your wallet + super-nourishing to YOU!

1. Oats
High in fiber and complex carbohydrates, oats have also been shown to lower cholesterol.
Serving suggestions: Sprinkle with nuts and fruit

2. Eggs
One of the cheapest and most versatile sources of protein. They are also a good source of the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which may ward off age-related eye problems.


3. Kale
Loaded with vitamin C, carotenoids, and calcium.
Serving suggestions: Chop up some kale and add to your favorite stir-fry; try German-Style Kale or traditional Irish Colcannon.

4. Potatoes
Try & eat with the skin on, & potatoes contain almost half a day’s worth of Vitamin C, and are a good source of potassium. If you opt for sweet potatoes or yams, you’ll also get a good wallop of beta carotene.

5. Apples
They are a good source of fiber that may help reduce cholesterol—and they have the antioxidant Vitamin C, which keeps your blood vessels healthy.

6. Nuts
Packed with the good-for-you fats—unsaturated and monounsaturated. They’re also good sources of essential fatty acids, Vitamin E, and protein.

7. Bananas
High in potassium and fiber (9 grams for one), bananas are a no-brainer (with brain-power boosting nutrients)

8. Beans
great source of protein and fiber + many vitamins & minerals

9. Broccoli
contains tons of nutrients—calcium, vitamins A and C, potassium, folate, and fiber. Plus packed with phytonutrients, compounds that may help prevent heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers.

10. Watermelon
packed with Vitamin C, potassium, and lycopene, an antioxidant that may ward off cancer.

11. Wild Rice
It won’t cost you much more than white rice, but wild rice is much better for you. Low in fat and high in protein and fiber, this gluten-free rice is a great source of complex carbohydrates. also loaded with B vits & potassium

12. Beets
A powerhouse of folate, iron, and antioxidants.

13. Squash
Full of fiber + Vits A & C

14. Pasta
Energy sypercharger also high in protein and B vitamins. Plus, it’s one of the cheapest staples you can buy.

15. Sardines
the little fish come with big benefits: calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, and B vitamins. And, because they’re low on the food chain, they don’t accumulate mercury.

16. Spinach
Popeye-power with Vitamin C, iron, and trace minerals.
Serving suggestions: Sautéed with eggs, as a salad, or a Spinach Frittata.

17. Tofu
Not just for vegetarians anymore, tofu is an inexpensive protein source that can be used in both savory and sweet recipes. It’s high in B vitamins and iron, but low in fat and sodium, making it a healthful addition to many dishes.

18. Lowfat Milk
rich in protein, vitamins A and D, potassium, and niacin, and is one of the easiest ways to get bone-strengthening calcium.

19. Pumpkin Seeds
a goldmine of magnesium, protein, and trace minerals. Plus, they come free with the purchase of a pumpkin.

20. Coffee
a bean that contains beneficial antioxidants that protect against free radicals and may actually help thwart heart disease and cancer.

Enjoy!