Five of the Healthiest Foods You Can Buy For Cheap
By: James S.
Submitted: 2009-07-09 10:22:07 | Word Count: 510
The prices of food are rising so fast, that we tend to look at cheaper options and ought to take quick bites rather than proper meals. When you go grocery shopping, you should look for healthier foods, rather than packaged foods, as they are not only soft on the pocket but also, good for your body.
Here are a few healthy foods, which you could not only get for cheap but also helps in keeping you fit:
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Eggs Eggs are not only cheap, but also full of proteins. Eggs aid in keeping eye problems which come with age, at bay, as they contain a good amount of Zeaxanthin and Lutein , which are antioxidants. Eggs is such a food, which you can have at anytime, whether its breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Fruits Apples, Bananas and Watermelon: Fruits like apples, bananas and watermelon, go easy on the pocket, are tasty and also healthy. Apples aid in the reduction of cholesterol, as it contains a fiber called Pectin and also helps the blood vessels to stay healthy, as it contains Vitamin C which is an antioxidant. Bananas have a good source of fiber and potassium and are also very good for your tummy. Watermelon is a summertime fruit.
Watermelon contains more than ninety percent water; it has a good source of Potassium, Vitamin C and Lycopene, which is an antioxidant, which aids in keeping cancer at bay. All these fruits are a good source of energy and are an anytime snack and can be accompanied with meals as well.
Potatoes: Potatoes are often considered to be fattening and not too good for health, as they are more than often seen as chips or fries, whereas they are actually very nutritious. Potatoes contain a good amount of Vitamin C , when eaten along with the skin. They also have a good content of potassium. In case, of yams and sweet potatoes, they have a good content of beta carotene . Potatoes are very healthy and cheap too. You can create endless dishes just with one vegetable.
Milk: Milk which is low in fat is very nutritious. Although the prices of milk are rising, they are not too high when single serves are taken into consideration. Milk is an anytime drink, with a good source of potassium, Vitamin D, Vitamin A, proteins and also Niacin. Milk is a drink which is considered to be the simplest way to strengthen the calcium in bones. Milk is a substance used to make an endless list of things like, smoothies, yogurt, coffee, cheese and the list goes on.
Nuts: Nuts are expensive, but a few nuts when bought with shell, turn out to be cheaper. Nuts high in fats, but these fats are good as they are monosaturated and unsaturated fats. Nuts come with a good content of protein, fatty acids and Vitamin E. Nuts are very nutritious, as such even little intake of these is sufficient in order to get the required nutrients. Nuts are an anytime snack, they can be had roasted, raw or even added to salads.
