10 Cheap & Healthy Foods

I often hear people say that it costs too much money to eat healthy.  Here’s how I respond to that:  “What will it cost you not to invest in your health?” Take a moment to digest the following statement:

Food becomes our blood, blood creates our cells, cells create our organs,
our brain is an organ, food creates our thoughts & junk food creates junk thoughts.
WE ARE WALKING FOOD!

Think about it. Every meal is an opportunity to create a better version of you. Yes, it can be pricey to eat healthier. Sadly, it can cost more to pay for a salad vs. a Big Mac meal. Our food system needs a fixin’ (I’ll save the topic of food politics for another day).  My intention for this post is to show you that there are foods that you can buy right now that are cheap and healthy.

Below is a list of 10 foods that you can add to your diet that won’t break the bank.  Btw, rather than doing a complete diet makeover, it’s much more effective to take it one meal at a time.  Happy, healthy shopping!

1. Dried lentils: A bag of lentils costs less than two dollars and is an excellent source of fiber and vegetable protein. Also great in soups or side dish.

2. Brown rice: Excellent source of fiber, whole grains, and loaded with nutrition. Also can be used to make up for using less meat, in side dishes, soups, etc.

3. Oats: Excellent source of soluble fiber. Look for steel cut or old fashioned oats.

4. Eggs: Great source of protein, can be eaten at breakfast, lunch or dinner. Very portable when hard boiled. If you have extra change, consider upgrading to free-range/cage-free eggs.  The investment will benefit you in the long run.

5. Whole-grain & brown rice pasta: One box of pasta can have seven to eight servings. Can be used in soups, salads, side dishes and main dishes.

6. Dried beans: Can be bought cheapest in bulk. Excellent source of protein, high in fiber, and filling.  Cooking tip: soak the beans overnight, change the water, and cook with a strip of kombu or piece of bay leaf. This will help minimize the gassy effect.

7. Apples and oranges: Buy in a bag to get cheapest price, will stay good in the refrigerator for long periods of time.

8. Frozen vegetables: Can sometimes be even fresher than non-frozen produce. Easily incorporated into other dishes, quickly cooked, and excellent source of nutrition.

9. Seeds: Many seeds can be purchased inexpensively, check the bulk food aisle. Flaxseeds are high in fiber and omega 3’s, sesame seeds are loaded with calcium, pumpkin seeds are high in protein and nutritional benefits.

10. Nuts: Purchase in the shell to get the cheapest price, or check the bulk aisle. Excellent source of protein & high in nutrients.

Bonus tip. Consider joining a food co-op! You can get a weekly supply of local, fresh vegetables & fruits at the fraction of the cost!

Most people, myself included, need support and accountability to reach their goals. If you’re truly motivated & ready to experience a transformation in your health and lifestyle, take the first step by booking a Nutrition Breakthrough Session with me.

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