For the Healthy Penny-Pinchers
March 29, 2011
If you’re pinching pennies but also a health nut, grocery shopping can be a real challenge. Food prices have sky-rocketed over the past few months, so which healthy items get you the most nutritional bang for your buck? Below is a list of what should be on your next shopping list. Another tip? Buy frozen – you’ll cut costs, plus frozen items keep much longer so you’ll eliminate waste. 
Top 10 Fruits:
- Watermelon
- Plums
- Oranges
- Apples
- Strawberries
- Cantaloupe
- Grapefruit
- Bananas
- Kiwi
- Peaches
Top 10 Veggies:
- Cabbage
- Collard greens
- Mustard greens
- Turnip greens
- Carrots
- Cauliflower heads
- Brussels sprouts
- Broccoli florets
- Spinach
- Cauliflower florets
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If you’re into the healthy living scene, I read an article about the 30 healthiest foods. They may be more pricey, but at least you can better decide where to splurge:
1.) Mushrooms
2.) Whole Grain Pasta
3.) Blueberries
4.) Peanut or Nut Butters
5.) Almonds
6.) Eggs
7.) Chard
8.) Oatmeal
9.) Quinoa
10.) Barley
11.) Lentils
12.) Nonfat Greek Yogurt
13.) Chicken Breasts
14.) Salmon
15.) Kiwi
16.) Sardines
17.) Broccoli
18.) Black Beans
19.) Avocados
20.) Sweet Potatoes
21.) Edamame
22.) Oranges
23.) Kidney Beans
24.) Bulgar
25.) Kale
26.) Spinach
27.) Pumpkin
28.) Skim Milk
29.) Extra Virgin Olive Oil
30.) Walnuts