Most of us don’t need to hear it or read it … we have felt it in our wallets every time we’ve gone to the grocery store. But just because food prices are rising doesn’t mean you can’t make healthy food choices. The good news is that many foods that are good for you are also cheap. Here is our list of the top healthy foods you can find in your grocery store for under a dollar.

Prices may vary based on the store, location, and time of year.
1. Apples. Great for: Snacks, green salads, main dish salads, and fruit salads.
2. Bananas. Great for: Snacks and fruit salads, yogurt parfaits, and smoothies.
3. Baby Carrots (in bags). Great for: Snacks, casseroles, stews, veggie platters, and side dishes.
4. Canned Beans. Great for: Green salads, casseroles, stews, and chili. Types of beans range from 50% less sodium kidney beans and black beans to white beans and garbanzo beans.
5. Canned Tomatoes. Great for: Italian and Mexican recipes, chili, stew, and casseroles. Flavor options range from no-salt-added sliced stewed tomatoes to diced tomatoes with garlic and olive oil.
6. Oranges (extra large navel oranges). Great for: Snacks, green salads, and fruit salads.
7. Pears. Great for: Snacks, as an appetizer with cheese, green salads, and fruit salads.
8. Lentils (dry). Great for: Soups and stews, cold bean salads, and casseroles.
9. Pearl Barley (dry). Great for: Soups and stews, cold salads, and casseroles.
10. Yogurt (plain, lowfat, or fat-free). Great for: Smoothies, yogurt parfait, dips, and dressings.

via webmd

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