How to Eat a Healthy Diet Inexpensively

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Stack up on whole grains in bulk.

   Oatmeal is a great choice as it is easy to make (you can just microwave for 1-5 min), and it is relatively cheap (e.g. you can buy a large box for only $1.79 in some stores, for a cost of only about 15 cents per meal).
   
   Brown rice is another good option, but it takes longer to cook (usually an hour).
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   Step 2: Buy fresh fruits and vegetables and select amongst the least expensive.

   Fresh cabbage is a great choice and usually costs less than other vegetables. , Olive oil is healthy and tastes good, but it could be expensive.
   
   Canola oil is another good choice. ,, Eat a small portion of protein rounded out with a whole grain.
   
   A classic example is red beans and rice.
   
   You could also eat chicken and noodles or perhaps a stir-fry served over rice.
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   Step 3: Buy oil in bulk to find the ones with lowest unit price (price per certain quantity).

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   Step 4: Cook your oatmeal (or rice or some other cheap whole grain)

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   Step 5: wash and steam or lightly boil your vegetables

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   Step 6: add oil

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   Step 7: enjoy a piece of fruit

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   Step 8: and you are well on your way to eating a healthy

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   Step 9: yet inexpensive

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    Step 10: Eat protein as an accent.

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