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Vegetables
These can be bought either frozen, canned, or fresh. Do the math to see which option is the least per ounce.
Aldi ran a special last week on fresh celery, only $1
5 Healthy Benefits of Adding Celery to Your Diet
Red onions have more antioxidants and a bag of fresh red onions lasts me at least 3 big family sized meals.
Onion Benefits: Nutrients, Antioxidants, and Cooking Ideas
Either full size or baby fresh carrots can be bought fairly cheap and make a great soup or stew addition
Carrots 101: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits
I'm not a huge fan honestly but its good for u so I try to sneak it into meals for my son's health lol
Top 14 Health Benefits of Broccoli
Fresh spinach is more palatable to me but they do also make frozen and canned options if it's cheaper or tastes better for u
Spinach
I honestly prefer these over fresh ones for texture but also u can store them for a while
Canned Green Beans
I dont care if ppl call it a fruit im calling it a vegetable. Good on their own with salt as a snack or use to make a pasta sauce
Tomatoes: Nutrition Facts and Health Benefits
Carbohydrates
Healthy, non-processed carbohydrates essential for energy
Red or yellow potatoes are great in a lot of different dishes and can be bought relatively cheap at Aldi
7 Health and Nutrition Benefits of Potatoes
Basmati rice may have more health benefits than jasmine rice, but jasmine rice is cheaper usually. Just try to choose a rice other than white rice which isnt good for you.
Jasmine Rice
Good for breakfast
Steel-Cut Oats: Health Benefits and Nutrition
Ok, so they're not super healthy, but they make for a good snack with peanut butter and apples! And they're cheaper than chips usually.
What Are Pretzels, and Are They Healthy?
Its 50 cents a box at aldi
“JIFFY” Corn Muffin Mix
Not super healthy, Kodiak has the best brand of protein pancake mix but its expensive. If u buy the just add water pancake mix then u dont need to have eggs or milk on hand. U can add blueberries and hempseeds for extra nutrition.
Easy Pancake Mix (Just add water!)
Usually pretty cheap for a box at Aldi and makes a large amount
Penne — Nutrients, Health Benefits, and Shopping Tips
I'm about to try this recipe but I think it's gonna be really good! Potatoes are cheap as well as baking supplies and it's healthier than white bread.
This Easy Homemade Potato Bread Is Full of Nooks and Crannies
Protein
To help build muscles!
Hemp Hearts can be a bit pricey but they last a while and give good protein plus they can be mixed with a lot
Hemp Hearts
We don't eat a lot of meat, so having canned chicken allows me to save it for longer. Meats go bad so quickly.
Canned Chicken
Getting the irregular bacon slices is cheaper than normal bacon and you can save the bacon grease to cook vegetables with for more flavor.
Broadbent Bargain Bacon for sale | End Slab Slices
If you can buy in bulk at Sam's its cheaper. Good for mixing with oatmeal or even using in a spicy Asian dish
Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread
They make a great addition to soups and stews
Canned Kidney Beans
Kind of expensive, this would be more of a splurge item but they're delicious and good for u. Buying in bulk makes them cheaper. Also u can put them in the Cornbread or a banana bread for texture and flavor.
Walnuts
Fruits
Essential for healthy sugars the body needs
A classic
10 Impressive Health Benefits of Apples
You can get a bag for fairly cheap
9 Health and Nutrition Benefits of Pears
Good for potassium and if you hold them while weighing them you can get a large bunch for like 11 cents LOL
11 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Bananas
Of course I think fresh peaches are healthiest, but it helps to keep some canned fruits on hand in case cash gets low because they can store for a long time.
Sugar Free Canned Peaches
They store for a while and they can be added to a fruit salad
11 Canned Mandarin Brands, Ranked From Worst To Best
Freezing fresh grapes makes them last longer plus they remind me of a frozen sweet treat so I can pretend im eating a dessert lmao
Just found out about frozen grapes, how come nobody told me they were so ...
Either freeze fresh ones or buy frozen. You can add these to oatmeal, yogurt, or even pancakes and they add a lot of good nutrients and antioxidants.
Blueberries
Dairy
We don't eat a lot since my son is lactose intolerant but some dairy is good
Greek yogurt is great for adding to recipes. I just get plain so it can go with sweet or savory.
Greek Yogurt: Benefits and How to Shop
If u buy the biggest size u pay less per ounce. Kind of essential for cooking vegetables.
Country Crock | Original Spread
Drinks
Of course water should be what we drink most of, but sometimes you wanna drink something else
I get the bulk sized container from Sam's Club and make a large container at once using an uncalled glass bottle that came from an immunity drink I bought at Aldi once. I basically just bought that juice for this large jar and lid specifically lol
Country Time Sugar-Free Pink Lemonade Mix (6 On-the-Go)
Spices & Seasonings
For flavor!
An essential for literally every meal in my house lol
11 Proven Health Benefits of Garlic
Ginger root lasts a while because you don't need much
Ginger Root
Necessary
MORTON® IODIZED TABLE SALT NUTRITIONAL FACTS
Not saying this brand necessarily, I usually just do the store's brand. Good for a natural sweetener instead of white sugar.
What is Wildflower Honey: History, Benefits and more! | HHC
Makes all vegetables taste better i swear
Cumin
Either the powder or the root. Powder lasts longer tho
Turmeric
I usually just get dried or grow my own in the summer then dry it out and store it to use during winter
