Many people complain that eating healthy is expensive, but the truth is that healthy foods are not limited to the rich. There are many healthy foods that you can find at the supermarket near your home for cheap.
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Bergen in Norway found that life expectancy can be increased by up to 10 years by switching to a healthy, balanced diet, which contains plenty of good fats, lean protein and fiber-rich plant foods.
Sam Rice wrote an article – published by the British newspaper The Telegraph – in which she offers suggestions for healthy, inexpensive foods.
Canned tuna
One can contains 24.9 grams of protein, vitamins B and D, calcium and magnesium.
You can arrange tuna chunks over lettuce leaves, cooked green beans, chopped tomatoes, sliced hard-boiled eggs, and olives for a simple salad. Enjoy this meal after adding olive oil and white vinegar.
Yogurt
100 grams of yogurt contains 5.4 grams of protein, vitamins B12 and B2, calcium and phosphorus, in addition to live bacteria that are beneficial to the intestines.
Yogurt can be used as a condiment to add flavor to a soup, curry or dish. It can be used instead of mayonnaise in sandwich fillings. Yogurt is also an excellent addition to salad dressing.
Nuts
25 grams of nuts (a small handful) contain 3.1 grams of fiber, 5 grams of protein, vitamin E, magnesium, potassium, and selenium. It is also a good source of healthy fats. Eat them alongside a square of dark chocolate to get heart-healthy antioxidants. Chop it and sprinkle it on yogurt in the morning. Or grind nuts in a blender and add a tablespoon of them to your smoothie.
Beans
Half a can of beans contains 8.4 grams of fiber and 8.2 grams of protein, iron, magnesium, potassium and folic acid. Mix the beans with salad ingredients such as cucumbers, tomatoes, and grated carrots and season with a simple vinaigrette.