You probably hear food experts lamenting the fact that fresh foods are so much more expensive than prepackaged ones. This is completely true. However, if you know what to shop for, fresh and healthy ingredients do not have to be expensive.
Why Bother Eating Healthy?
Why wouldn’t you eat healthy? Fresh ingredients make meals delicious. Even better, eating healthy prevents many of the world’s most common health conditions. Prevent the woes of tomorrow by eating healthy today.
Cheap, Healthy Foods You Can Afford
- Carrots. Carrots are cheap and easy to prepare. They make great snacks for moms-on-the-go or for busy office professionals. Skip the fatty and pricey dips, though. Carrots are also the perfect fresh ingredient for savory winter meals.
- Apples. Apples last longer than other sweet fruit like berries. Cut them up and serve them with peanut butter or with a salad. Apples have long been embraced by professional chefs, so break out your inner cooking star and serve them with pork or chicken. You’ll be pleasantly surprised!
- Bananas. Could you ask for a better on-the-go snack? Bananas come with their own packaging and are easy to eat. Better yet, they make wonderful additions to breakfasts or lunches. They also make great smoothies!
- Canned tomatoes. Make canned tomatoes your new pantry staple. Crushed tomatoes make savory and healthy pasta sauces. Stewed tomatoes are wonderful in stew, chili, or mac and cheese. Diced tomatoes may outshine them all: they’re the perfect burst of flavor in a wide variety of pasta, grain, stir fry, Italian, or Mexican dishes. They’re cheap, nutritious, and never spoil. Try them the next time you’re faced with a bland casserole. You’ll be surprised!
- Oranges. Oranges are another wonderful portable snack. While you can’t really eat them on the go, you can take them into the office for a great burst of energy. They also last considerably longer than many other fruits.