Let’s face it, food is expensive. Whether you’re buying your own food or living off your parents grocery shopping you know filling up a shopping cart isn’t cheap.
With this being said, we can also sadly agree eating healthy seems to be even more expensive. It’s sad how our health is now being determined by the prices of foods but we can’t let this stop us from eating right.
Don’t lose hope just yet! There are still healthy options that won’t leave your wallet sad and empty. I’ve put together this list of fairly cheap foods you can start buying to begin eating healthier and living more wisely.
Oatmeal
Pictures all taken by me expect the picture of the bananas.
It’s cheap, it’s healthy, it helps maintain and can even lower your weight, and it’s a great source of good carbohydrates. Your morning’s are important. A lot of people have the misconception that cereals make for a good breakfast but that’s not the case whatsoever. Breakfast cereals are known to have high amounts of refined sugars, synthetic nutrients, and aren’t good carbohydrates.
A bowl of oatmeal in the morning can help the body maintain a healthy blood pressure, healthy cholesterol levels, and is packed full of fiber which makes you feel full and reduces your cravings for unhealthy snacks.
Note: make sure to stay way from instant oatmeal packets that are flavored and contain high amounts of sugar and sodium.
Canned Tuna
It’s high in protein, it’s a good source of fats, and it increases brain power. If you workout you probably know the importance behind a post-workout meal and tuna is perfect for this due to it’s high protein levels.
A simple and tasty way to prepare tuna is to mix it up with some lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Peanut Butter
I feel that peanut butter is just too good to be considered a healthy food, but it really is. It’s high in niacin, folate, and vitamin E. It’s also high in antioxidants, healthy monounsaturated fats and polyphenols.
Along these health benefits it’s also a good source of protein. And just like oatmeal it’ll fill you up!
Eggs
Great source of lean protein and they’re cheap. The high quality protein in an egg (6 grams) is perfect for recovery after a workout as well.
Carrots
I’ve started eating carrots as if they were apples recently and I’ve grown to love them. Carrots are usually sold in large quantities and are cheap! Rather than eating candy or a bag of carbs and air (chips) do yourself a favor and eat a carrot.
Carrots are loaded with high amounts of vitamin A which is known to improve vision, promote healthy skin, and helps cleanse the body of toxins.
They’re good for our eyesight, can help prevent cancer, and are even known to help clean your teeth with their crunchy texture.
Bananas
It’s one of the cheapest fruits you can buy, they’re high in potassium, are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin B6. No wonder why they’re known as “Nature’s Powerbar.”
Feeling down? Eat a banana. Bananas are known to have high levels of tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin- the happy-mood brain chemical. Now you know why monkeys are so happy!
Grapefruits
Not a lot of people eat grapefruits and it’s probably due to the slightly sour taste they can have, but don’t miss out on the benefits!
Grapefruits are super high in vitamin C levels which strengthen your immune system to prevent you from getting sick. And like the carrot they’re also a good source of vitamin A which promotes healthy skin.
Potatoes
No I don’t mean french fries or potatoes doused in oils, butter, or cheese. I’m talking about a good ol’ natural potato.
Before they’re fried or dripping in butter potatoes are one of the healthiest foods you can buy. They are composed of complex carbohydrates which digest slowly unlike simple carbs such as white flour, sugar, soda, and packaged cereals. These are great especially for athletes and gym goers because like I said, they digest slowly providing you with more sustained energy.
In The End..
Although the foods I listed above are great to get started on eating healthier without spending too much, don’t stop here! Keep searching for healthy foods that don’t hurt the wallet!
Also if you’re trying to eat healthier a great rule to follow is to stay away from anything packaged or anything that has more than 5 ingredients.
Next time you’re craving a snack stop yourself from reaching for the chips, sugary sweets, and crappy simple carbs. Try to eat as much natural foods as you can. Anything grown is always better than something in a box or bag.
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These delicious little fruits might appear to be an innocent and a healthy snack but don’t be fooled by their appearance! Today’s modern strawberry farming requires men and women to suit up in hazmat suits. For those who don’t know what that is; The United States Department of Homeland Security defines a hazmat suit as “an overall garment worn to protect people from hazardous materials or substances, including chemicals, biological agents, or radioactive materials. Now I don’t know about you but after finding out this is how strawberries are being grown I suddenly don’t look at them as innocent little fruits. These chemicals basically force farmers to wear armor when around their strawberries, imagine what happens when these chemicals are ingested.
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