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Cheap foods are not necessarily unhealthy.
What to eat and what to avoid are serious matters of concern for most of us. It is sometimes daunting to find food options that are healthy and fit our budget. Cheap foods are not necessarily unhealthy. Here is a list of some cheap and healthy foods that may range from less than $2 to a maximum of $4 a pound.
Steamed rice, stew, and rice salad
Pasta dishes (hot and cold) with lots of greens
Hot/cold cereal, granola, and muffin crumb toppings for desserts
Sandwich and bread pudding
Stews, side dishes, and casseroles
Baked potatoes with skin, salads, casseroles, and stews
Salads, egg dishes, casseroles, soups, and stews
Casseroles, salads, and soups
Salads, coleslaw, and sauerkraut (fermented form)
Soups, casseroles, stews, and salads
Casseroles, salads, soups stews, and boiled lentils
Nachos, dips, burritos, enchiladas and side dish
Snacks, appetizers, side dish, combination with fried rice, stews, and casseroles
Salads (raw or boiled), cooked dishes, and soups
Air-popped popcorn without salt or butter
Snack, its combination with peanut butter or yogurt or whole wheat pancakes
Snack, combination with yogurt, smoothies, and salads
Snack, healthy dessert, smoothies, and salads
Snack and salads
Mild shakes, smoothies, and protein drink
Snack, smoothies, and parfaits made with fruit and granola
Boiled egg, omelet, chickpea egg salad, and scrambled fried rice
Pasta dishes, pizza, casseroles, appetizers, Italian sandwiches, and stews
Here are a few tips to shop on a low budget.
Keep a watch on the sale:
Some items can be bought at much cheaper rates during the sale. These include foods such as fresh produce, lean meat, and low-fat dairy milk. Once you purchase food items during the sale, try to incorporate them into your diet by any of the ways—baking, broiling, or grilling.
Shop for seasonal foods:
There are times and places where fruits and vegetables are found at cheaper rates. Fruits and vegetables that grow abundantly and are found plentiful during their particular seasons are known as seasonal fruits or vegetables. These seasonal foods are found at much cheaper rates. Moreover, look for the local produce in your area. They are most likely to be very low on your budget.
Frozen or canned alternatives:
Frozen or canned foods can be just as nutritious as fresh foods. This is because the process of freezing and canning preserves most of the nutrients. These items are budget-friendly, too, which is good for your pockets. Remember to look at the labels and select ones that are low in salt and sugar.