How To Eat Healthy On A Budget

People often say “I’d love to eat healthy but I just can’t afford to shop at Whole Foods.” Or, “junk food is just way cheaper than healthy food!”

You hear this a lot. It is a common belief (and misconception) that healthy eating has to be really expensive and cost prohibitive.

Whenever I hear this my immediate response is: “beans and rice are some of the cheapest items in the entire store!”

Let’s look at how to eat healthy, vegan, plant-based meals that don’t break the bank!

SOURCES: Price data from USDA and my local Whole Foods
http://cheaphealthygood.blogspot.com/2010/01/veggie-might-veggie-burgers-mighty-good.html