10 healthy foods that cost only a little

By Dana Angelo White
Healthy Eats on FoodNetwork

Q: New school supplies and other routine fall expenses put a dent in my budget, so I'm looking for healthy foods that don't cost a mint. Any ideas?

A: It's a common myth that healthy foods come with a high price tag. Here are 10 foods overflowing with nutrients that won't bust your grocery budget.

1: Non-Fat, Plain Greek Yogurt
Cost: $1 per 6-ounce container
Greek yogurt has a thicker texture and tangier flavor than regular yogurt and that's a good thing! It's also high in calcium, probiotics and contains no added sugar.

2: Whole-Grain Pasta
Cost: $2.29 per pound
You can feed four to six people with a pound of pasta, so it's an excellent, budget-friendly option.

3: Bananas
Cost: $0.39 each
You can't beat a healthy snack that costs less than 50 cents!

4: Brown Rice
Cost: $1.40 per pound
A little goes a long way -- 1/3 cup dry rice cooks up to 1 cup.

5: Frozen Peas
Cost: $2.19 per pound
Peas are nutrient-rich legumes. One cup has 6 grams of fiber, 7 grams of protein and more than half a day's worth of vitamin A -- all for only 100 calories.
 

6: Almonds
Cost: $0.33-$1 per ounce
Nuts may have a reputation for being pricey, but as you can see, they are actually very budget-friendly -- especially when you consider that 1 ounce is a proper portion for a snack (that's about 22 almonds.)

7: Eggs
Cost: $2-3 per dozen

8: Sweet potatoes
Cost: $1 each
A medium baked sweet potato has almost 40 percent of your daily vitamin C needs and over 400 percent of your daily vitamin A. Yeah, these babies are superstars.

9: Canned Beans
Cost: $1 per 15.5-ounce can

10: Broccoli
Cost: $2.50-3 per bunch
One cup of broccoli has only 30 calories and more vitamin C than an orange.