CHALLENGE! Eating Cheap and Healthy ~ is it an oxymoron? We have a high percentage of overweight people in this country (and other countries as well) Is it really that expensive to eat healthily? It's summer time now, so this is the perfect time to put fresh, whole foods on the table, inexpensively. I, personally find that I am able to eat healthy food on the cheap year round (not just because I'm in Florida) But food to me has to taste good or forget it :rolleyes: Here are my top 6 cheap SUPER FOODS(that I can also make taste good :teethysmi )!! WANNA PLAY ALONG??? Please copy the persons posted list above you and add your own "Secret Sexy Six" to the list. We should have a healthy master list soon!(try not to duplicate but feel free to post additional 6 lists when you think of them!) :thumbup: 1) Quinoa (packed with protein and inexpensive in bulk) 2) Frozen Spinach (a great bang for your buck!!) 3) Chickpeas (again, protein and inexpensive!) 4) Frozen shrimp (bought on sale and used judiciously adds a PUNCH to less expensive dishes) 5) CHIA seeds (higher Omega 3 than salmon and pretty inexpensive in bulk) 6) Dried beans (peas, black beans, pintos, chickpeas, cranberry beans, etc) |
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1) Quinoa (packed with protein and inexpensive in bulk) 2) Frozen Spinach (a great bang for your buck!!) 3) Chickpeas (again, protein and inexpensive!) 4) Frozen shrimp (bought on sale and used judiciously adds a PUNCH to less expensive dishes) 5) CHIA seeds (higher Omega 3 than salmon and pretty inexpensive in bulk) 6) Dried beans (peas, black beans, pintos, chickpeas, cranberry beans, etc) 7) Ground flax seed very inexpensive and I add it to smoothies and other foods..it is very filling and has lots of fiber and health benefits 8) I use minimal amounts of oil and add spices and water to stir fry veggies..if you let it cook down you have a tasty thick sauce. 9) I buy boneless chicken breasts and cut into strips for using in a variety of dishes..the whole breasts are usually lots cheaper than buying them already cut into filets. 10) cook your own dried beans vs buying canned (sorry for the repeat):p 11) take advantage of fruits and veggies in season they are always cheaper and lots better 12) at a loss for anything else to add:D |
1) Quinoa (packed with protein and inexpensive in bulk) 2) Frozen Spinach (a great bang for your buck!!) 3) Chickpeas (again, protein and inexpensive!) 4) Frozen shrimp (bought on sale and used judiciously adds a PUNCH to less expensive dishes) 5) CHIA seeds (higher Omega 3 than salmon and pretty inexpensive in bulk) 6) Dried beans (peas, black beans, pintos, chickpeas, cranberry beans, etc) 7) Ground flax seed very inexpensive and I add it to smoothies and other foods..it is very filling and has lots of fiber and health benefits 8) I use minimal amounts of oil and add spices and water to stir fry veggies..if you let it cook down you have a tasty thick sauce. 9) I buy boneless chicken breasts and cut into strips for using in a variety of dishes..the whole breasts are usually lots cheaper than buying them already cut into filets. 10) cook your own dried beans vs buying canned (sorry for the repeat):p 11) take advantage of fruits and veggies in season they are always cheaper and lots better 12) at a loss for anything else to add:D I only have 4 off the top of my head. Eating healthy has saved us a lot of money. 1 we quit eating out all the time, and 2 fresh fruits, veggies etc aren't that expensive. And 1/2 our portions should be fruits and veggies. 1/4 meat and 1/4 grains (although we are gluten free, so we aren't as grain friendly as some) 13. Fresh fruits and veggies. We grow our own in pots on our patio. Seed packets are .99 and produce tons of plants. 14. Everything fresh. We do not buy any prepackaged meals, or boxed items. Not only are they costly, they are chock full of sodium and preservatives. Bad bad stuff!! 15. Lemons. I use them to flavor everything from salads (delicious) to making my own fresh lemonade, on rice, to fish and even as marinades on other meats. 16. Not an option for everyone but we only eat meat that we have hunted and processed ourselves. IE deer, duck, chicken, fish, turkey, hog, etc. We do not buy store bought meat. Once again, chock full of preservatives and hormones we don't need. Not to mention fresh meat tastes so much better! I go to the store 3 times a week to buy any fresh veggies I need. I only buy what I will cook in the next 2-3 days. I have found there less waste this way. I only cook portions for 3. We have no leftovers, so again, less waste. Any peels from onions, bananas, bad spots on potatoes, egg shells, anything compostable, etc goes into a compost pile, therefore I have nutrient rich soil to plant my vegetables in. |
1) Quinoa (packed with protein and inexpensive in bulk) 2) Frozen Spinach (a great bang for your buck!!) 3) Chickpeas (again, protein and inexpensive!) 4) Frozen shrimp (bought on sale and used judiciously adds a PUNCH to less expensive dishes) 5) CHIA seeds (higher Omega 3 than salmon and pretty inexpensive in bulk) 6) Dried beans (peas, black beans, pintos, chickpeas, cranberry beans, etc) 7) Ground flax seed very inexpensive and I add it to smoothies and other foods..it is very filling and has lots of fiber and health benefits 8) I use minimal amounts of oil and add spices and water to stir fry veggies..if you let it cook down you have a tasty thick sauce. 9) I buy boneless chicken breasts and cut into strips for using in a variety of dishes..the whole breasts are usually lots cheaper than buying them already cut into filets. 10) cook your own dried beans vs buying canned (sorry for the repeat) 11) take advantage of fruits and veggies in season they are always cheaper and lots better 12) at a loss for anything else to add 13. Fresh fruits and veggies. We grow our own in pots on our patio. Seed packets are .99 and produce tons of plants. 14. Everything fresh. We do not buy any prepackaged meals, or boxed items. Not only are they costly, they are chock full of sodium and preservatives. Bad bad stuff!! 15. Lemons. I use them to flavor everything from salads (delicious) to making my own fresh lemonade, on rice, to fish and even as marinades on other meats. 16. Not an option for everyone but we only eat meat that we have hunted and processed ourselves. IE deer, duck, chicken, fish, turkey, hog, etc. We do not buy store bought meat. Once again, chock full of preservatives and hormones we don't need. Not to mention fresh meat tastes so much better! Some of mine are similar to all of the above. I do think it is more expensive in my area to eat healthy. :rolleyes: Or is that my excuse??? 17. We raise our own cow to take to the processor. I think the meat is healthier than what you purchase at Walmart. No filler and garbage added. And the expense is up front but cheaper in the long run. (And mentioned in #16) 18. I buy chicken in bulk directly from one of the processing plants. It is a lot cheaper. (I have a friend who is a manager there) 19. DH hunts turkey. It is free (except for the ammo :eek:) and tastes so much better than store bought turkey. One of the few wild game I will actually eat. (And mentioned in #16) 20. This time of year we get fresh fruit and veggies from a little old guy down the road. LOTS cheaper than the store and they taste LOTS better!!! 21. If you don't have a little old guy down the road, look for a farmers market. 22. Buy in bulk and separate it. On most things, bulk is cheaper. Even if it is veggies you can freeze or can them. And the advantage is you get the good veggies all year round. Buy one of the vacuum type things that suck out the air in all the bags. I don't know what it is called. Anyway, it will make the veggies last longer in the freezer. |
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I'm going to the farmer every week - joined the CSA program for RI's only certified organic farm. This week I got a big bag of groceries and 1.75 lbs of pastured pork. Weekly share nets at $34 a week for two people and I found that I got more than market value had I shopped at whole foods. So far, I really like the farmer share, and everything is fresh and it forces me to use things I would maybe not select myself (e.g. rainbow swiss chard was in my bag this week) As for the list - I'll add the following: 1. Buckwheat groats - delicious with chicken breast or flank steak sauteed in a little olive oil, grated carrots and onions 2. Frozen sweet peas - add 1/2 can of tomato sauce and toss over small pasta and a little chicken breast 3. Ground turkey breast - cook it up and store in a tupperware - add it to scrambled eggs and some fresh veggies with a little fresh potatoes 4. Any Whey protein powder - add to anything for extra protein - in muffins, oatmeal, yogurts, whatever! 5. Cans of pink salmon - make fresh salmon salad with red onions, celery, and baby dill with a little mayo and lemon juice and eat on a bed of mixed greens 6. almond milk - add to smoothies for lower carbs without the yeast of dairy |
How much sodium is in your canned salmon? I've been looking for a low sodium variety and can't seem to find one. I thought about trying to use fresh. We love salmon croquettes. |
Michelle I buy trader joes no salt added salmon - 60mg sodium per 2 oz |
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I daren't join in with this thread....whole chickens here at the moment are under £2....x |
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