So when you spend your money, you want to make sure it's worth it, both for your wallet and for your body.
I've made a nice list of cheap, healthy foods that if you're post-grad, undergrad, living on your own and on a budget, or just trying to slim down your receipt, it should let you breathe -- and live -- a little easier.
Cheapest:
Tuna fish
Oatmeal
Canned Collared Greens or Spinach
Bananas
Green Tea
Cottage Cheese
Low Fat Yogurt
Frozen Fruit (For shakes!)
Carrots
Celery
Cheaper:
Peanut Butter
Clif/Lara Bars
Whole Wheat Bread
Raspberries
Blueberries
Granola
Frozen Vegetables (no extra sauces!)
Skim Milk
Quinoa
Green/Red Apples
Mustard
Relish
Tomatoes
Worth a Little Extra:
Nuts (Almonds, peanuts, cashews, etc.)
Greek Yogurt
Grapes
Chicken Breast
Fresh Spinach & Iceburg Lettuce
Soy/Almond Milk
Sliced Turkey
Hummus
Eggs
This list is not a "solution" to any weight loss or health problems, but an organization of my own opinion of healthy foods (you can expand your palate of fruits; I only included a few, but you get the idea). Obviously if you're a vegetarian, a vegan, lactose intolerant or have a gluten allergy some of these foods will not apply to you, and I apologize for the limitation.
If you're like me and could spend HOURS grocery shopping because you're comparing different brands, make sure you're paying attention not only to calories but to:
Fiber
Protein
As well as taking a look at the ingredients list and making sure you're tolerant of what your food is comprised of.
When in doubt, whole, organic, fresh foods are always your best bet!
- C_F
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