One of the hardest things for me to deal with when I make a conscience effort to eat healthier is the increased cost that comes with it. Processed foods are less expensive, because there is less real food in them.
Eating healthy foods doesn’t have to break the bank though, WebMd offers 10 healthy foods for under $1. I don’t necessarily agree with their choice of oranges. While healthy, oranges are pretty damn expensive; maybe it’s because they have to travel so far to reach our stores.
I do like their choice of canned tomatoes which cost a fraction of their fresh counterparts. Not only that, but they have a consistent flavor when making sauces or chilis.
A way to save a ton of money on the already cheap canned tomatoes is to buy a large “commercial” can at Sam’s Club or Costco. An entire gallon can may only be $5 or $6 and you can freeze whatever you don’t use in plastic bags, ice cube trays or plastic containers.
Tags: Grocery Savings, Health Food, Shopping Tips