Top 25 Frugal Nutritious Foods (Proof Healthy Eating Doesn’t Cost a Lot)

Eating healthy doesn’t have to cost a lot, and here’s proof. Here is our list of nutritionally-dense foods that have a relatively low cost per serving. Basically, they give you the biggest bang for your nutritional buck without putting a dent in your budget (for recipe ideas, visit our Frugal Nutritious Foods Pinterest Board)

When Shopping for Frugal Nutritious Foods:

• Shop in bulk at stores like Costco, Sam’s Club and BJs.  Compare price per ounce, and freeze what you can’t use right away or share with a friend.
• Shop discount grocers like ALDI and Save-a-Lot
• Grow your own produce
• Participate in a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program
• Purchase frozen fruits and veggies, which are often cheaper but just as nutritionally dense as fresh produce
• Shop your grocery store’s “loss leader” deals, usually healthy foods that are in season
• Purchase foods on sale and learn to preserve, can, and freeze what you can