Budget Healthy Eating: Eating Well for Less

The Myth of Expensive Healthy Eating

Many people believe healthy eating costs more. But the most nutritious foods on earth — lentils, oats, eggs, frozen vegetables, bananas — are also some of the cheapest.

The Cheapest Healthy Foods

• Dried lentils and chickpeas
• Rolled oats
• Eggs
• Frozen spinach, peas, and mixed vegetables
• Canned tomatoes and beans
• Bananas and seasonal fruit
• Cabbage, carrots, onions
• Brown rice and whole wheat bread

Money-Saving Strategies

• Buy dried legumes instead of canned
• Shop seasonally and locally
• Meal prep to eliminate food waste
• Buy frozen vegetables — equally nutritious, far cheaper
• Plan your weekly menu before shopping