by NatureMade Lisa
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April 9, 2008

20 Healthy Foods for Under $1

July 09, 2008 05:02 PM EDT
views: 478 | rating: 9.8/10 (22 votes) | comments: 25
With the cost of food rising, it is becoming more and more expensive to incorporate healthy foods into your diet.  So I thought I'd share an an article by Brie Cadman that I came across this morning that reveals 20 healthy foods that are all under $1.  Suprisingly, there are a lot on this list that I already eat :-)

Here are the 20 the article recommended.  I highly recommend reading the whole article because it goes in depth and explains how these are healthy (and cheap) alternatives.  They are as follows:

  1. Oats
  2. Eggs
  3. Kale
  4. Potatoes
  5. Apples
  6. Nuts
  7. Banana's
  8. Garbanzo Beans
  9. Broccoli
  10. Watermelon
  11. Wild Rice
  12. Beets
  13. Butternut Squash
  14. Whole Grain Pasta
  15. Sardines
  16. Spinach
  17. Tofu
  18. Lowfat Milk
  19. Pumpkin Seeds
  20. Coffee
Which of these do you eat regularly?  Can you think of any more you would add to the list?
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Comments: 25

Patty H. Jul 9, 2008, 5:19pm EDT
I dont eat most of that stuff.
Teresa H. Jul 9, 2008, 5:21pm EDT
Eat All of it
Robyn F. Jul 9, 2008, 5:23pm EDT
its all good......
Jill~Sexy Back~ V. Jul 9, 2008, 5:25pm EDT
I eat most of these things already...but you should realize that you won't get ALOT of each item for only $1...especially things like eggs, milk, pasta, and rice
Kathy D. Jul 9, 2008, 5:41pm EDT
The only things on that list that I don't eat are tofu, sardines and beets
Adelaide M. Jul 9, 2008, 5:44pm EDT
I eat a lot of them. However I will die of starvation before I eat tofu again.
Tabitha M. Jul 9, 2008, 5:48pm EDT
I love beets, but a bunch will set me back more than $1.
Great list, but all of them are way over 1.00 in my area.
Unless they mean 1 apple or 1 banana...lol
5 apples, or a bag of apples is 3.99+ for example.
Eggs are 3.99 for a dozen usually, ect.
I will go read the article you mention.
Thanks for the information & link! :-)
J F. Jul 9, 2008, 7:52pm EDT
I don't know where you shop, but none of these are under $1.00.
Dagmara H. Jul 9, 2008, 9:18pm EDT
I think I eat all of them
Karen M. Jul 9, 2008, 9:43pm EDT
Tofu...under $1.00 ? Is that per serving? Good list of healthy foods, but I agree that many are much more expensive...
CyberGwen ! Jul 9, 2008, 9:46pm EDT
I eat the ones on there that i am not allergic too!
Monica H. Jul 10, 2008, 12:05am EDT
I will eat most things on that list, but I refuse to eat BEETS. I just never could stand those things.
Monica H. Jul 10, 2008, 12:05am EDT
I have never eaten TOFU either.
sharon SugarMomma is a wise woman, Jul 10, 2008, 12:20am EDT
These prices don't exist. If they do, tell me where.

I don't eat tofu, butternut squash or sardines.
Sharon R. Jul 12, 2008, 10:00pm EDT
Like others have said, I eat a lot of the items but not all. Eggs are economical, but they are $1.83 a dozen here in Spring Branch, Texas. And with a family of 5 they don't go very far. (Joy... whoa! 3.99???) And WHERE does one find coffee for $1.00? Even the generic brand is $3.00 for less than a lb. here. I buy fruit/vegetables when they are in season, that way we get a nice variety and better prices.
Samantha V. Aug 6, 2008, 11:47am EDT
This is a good list. But most places aren't that cheap! :(
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Aug 14, 2008, 3:05pm EDT
Almost all of these are well over $1.
Jessica S. Aug 14, 2008, 3:10pm EDT
i wish they were all under $1 :(
I do eat probably 80% of this stuff - thanks for the info!
christy e. Sep 21, 2008, 9:43am EDT
These are over $1 for me as well, but they are all relatively inexpensive and very healthy.
Karen G. Sep 21, 2008, 9:16pm EDT
Milk is defintitely not under a dollar. i dont even know if you could get a pint for that.
Michelle Schoffro Cook Oct 17, 2008, 2:21pm EDT
Great idea for an article Lisa! And, it proves eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive. Here are a few more you might like:

-lemons--great for alkalizing your body to help prevent disease just by adding fresh lemon juice to water, plus they contain over 20 anti-cancer compounds;

-onions--great source of sulfur compounds that help detoxify the body of harmful substances;

-garlic (fresh)--antibacterial, antifungal, anti-viral--that's a pretty impressive health boost;

-sweet potatoes--full of beta carotene and other valuable phytonutrients; and

-celery--contains over 20 anti-pain and anti-inflammatory compounds.

Thanks again!
Michelle Schoffro Cook
Best-selling author of The Ultimate pH Solution
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Sarah G. Sep 1, 2009, 9:19pm EDT
I think canned beans are a great bang for the buck. Vegetables and protein all together for under $1. I buy store brand for 60-80 cents a can depending on the type of bean.

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