{"id":70731,"date":"2023-03-24T11:50:54","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T15:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.couponmom.com\/blog\/?p=70731"},"modified":"2023-03-24T12:11:48","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T16:11:48","slug":"best-healthy-foods-to-eat-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.couponmom.com\/blog\/best-healthy-foods-to-eat-on-a-budget","title":{"rendered":"Best Healthy Foods to Eat on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Eating healthy doesn’t have to break the bank! Here are some nutritious foods that I eat regulary that are also affordable. Watch for sales on non-perishable items and stock up, since many of these items have a long shelf life. Find the best sales every week on CouponMom.com’s weekly deals lists<\/a><\/strong> for your stores:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Oats:<\/strong> Oats are a great source of fiber, protein, and complex carbohydrates. They can be used in a variety of ways, such as oatmeal, granola, or baked goods.
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  2. Brown rice:<\/strong> Brown rice is a great source of fiber and complex carbohydrates, as well as B vitamins and minerals such as magnesium and selenium. It can be used as a base for a variety of meals.
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  3. Eggs<\/strong>: Eggs are a great source of protein, healthy fats, and a range of vitamins and minerals. Even though they have gone up in price, they are still a relatively inexpensive main course ingredient can be used in a variety of dishes, such as omelets, scrambles, or frittatas.
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  4. Canned beans<\/strong>: Canned beans, such as black beans, chickpeas, and kidney beans, are a great source of plant-based protein, fiber, and minerals such as iron and potassium. They can be used in a variety of meals, such as soups, stews, salads, or burritos. An even less expensive option is to use dried beans. You can soak a bag of beans overnight, and if you’d like, freeze smaller quantities of soaked beans to use in future meals without having to allow soaking time. Try one of these $5 dinners that start with a can of beans.<\/strong><\/a>
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  5. Frozen vegetables:<\/strong> Frozen vegetables are often more affordable than fresh vegetables, but still retain their nutrients and can be used in a variety of meals, such as stir-fries, soups, or roasted vegetables.
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  6. Bananas<\/strong>: Bananas are a great source of potassium, fiber, and vitamins C and B6. They’re also very affordable and can be used as a snack or in recipes such as smoothies, banana bread, or pancakes. The average banana costs 25\u00a2 each, as compared to the average orange at $1, or the average apple at $1 to $2 each.
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  7. Canned tuna:<\/strong> Canned tuna is a great source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and several vitamins and minerals. It can be used in a variety of dishes, such as salads, sandwiches, or casseroles. Watch for sales and stock up, since canned and pouch tuna has a very long shelf life. Be imaginative and try one of these popular recipes for canned tuna.<\/strong><\/a>
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  8. Sweet potatoes<\/strong>: Sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber, vitamins A and C, and several minerals. You can use them in a variety of meals, such as roasted sweet potatoes, sweet potato fries, or mashed sweet potatoes.
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  9. Greek yogurt:<\/strong> Greek yogurt is a great source of protein, calcium, and probiotics. It’s also relatively affordable and can be used as a snack or in recipes such as smoothies, dips, or dressings.
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  10. Peanut butter:<\/strong> Peanut butter is a great source of healthy fats, protein, and several vitamins and minerals. It’s inexpensive, and has a very long shelf life so stock up on multiple jars when your store has a good sale. It can be used as a spread or in recipes such as smoothies, sauces, or energy balls.<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Eating healthy doesn’t have to break the bank! Here are some nutritious foods that I eat regulary that are also affordable. Watch for sales on non-perishable items and stock up, since many of these items have a long shelf life. Find the best sales every week on CouponMom.com’s weekly deals lists for your stores: Oats: […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[154],"tags":[161],"class_list":["post-70731","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-articles-savings-topics","tag-save-money"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8FFMs-ioP","amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.couponmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70731","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.couponmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.couponmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.couponmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.couponmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=70731"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.couponmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70731\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":70732,"href":"https:\/\/www.couponmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70731\/revisions\/70732"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.couponmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70731"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.couponmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=70731"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.couponmom.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=70731"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}