7 cheapest healthy foods

hi and happy thursday! i am especially happy today because i'm 
coming off a bad cold, and appreciating my health more than ever! 
in honor of being healthy again, i put together a little list of some 
great healthy foods...that are also cheap! so many healthy foods 
are spendy, and we splurge on them a lot..but these are great 
{and cheap} staples to have around the house!  
*i picked our favorites off a couple different lists i've seen in prevention magazine!*

   7 cheap & healthy foods

1. oats
oats are the best! they lower cholesterol, protect the heart, & have been proven to lower your risk of getting sick! buy a cheap case of oats, then have oatmeal for breakfast with fruit, honey, pure maple syrup, pb, or other mix-ins!
2. celery
everyone gives celery a bad rap and says it has no nutrients...but eating four sticks of celery a day can produce reductions in blood pressure. it also takes more calories to chew it than eat it, so why not have it on hand for a healthy snack? i always put some peanut butter on it and munch away when i'm craving a snack!
3. sweet potatoes
these are probably our very favorite things. they are SO YUMMY and we make them in all different ways: baked, mashed, sweet potato fries, and especially our favorite sweet potato black bean burritos. sweet potatoes can lessen risks of a heart attack. they are high in vitamin c and vitamin d. they have iron and magnesium as well!
4. beans
forget expensive meat... dry beans and lentils offer a low-fat protein based from plants. just one cooked cupful can provide as much as 17 grams of fiber. beans are also loaded with protein and dozens of key nutrients, like calcium, potassium, and magnesium. beans are tied to a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and breast and colon cancers. soak dry beans overnight and rinse them before cooking. put them in anything! breakfast burritos, quesadillas, tacos, enchiladas, as a side with rice, etc. 
5. garlic
this relative of onion can decrease high blood pressure and can lower rates of ovarian, colorectal, and other cancers. in order to boost garlic's health effects, be sure to crush the cloves and let them stand for up to 30 minutes before heating them. also--extend the life of your garlic by storing it in a paper bag in the refrigerator.
6. onions
this bulb boasts far-reaching health benefits, including immunity-boosting compounds that can help prevent everything from the common cold to cancer. Onions are also rich in quercetin, a flavonoid shown to keep your blood healthy. It's also a must-have for natural allergy prevention. Tip: Store your onions somewhere cool and dry, such as a dark cabinet or unused closet, and that two-pound bag will last for months.   
7. tomatoes 
tomatoes are the most common source antioxidants that can protect against heart disease and breast cancer. we stock up on tomatoes at farmer's markets but one day i want a garden! fresh tomatoes are best, because canned tomatoes can contain BPA. we use tomatoes in salads, on paninis and sandwiches, in pastas, and more.   

what are some of your favorite healthy foods?
speaking of health, i just discovered this 5 minute morning yoga routine that i love...try it out for the mornings when you need a quick stretch/warm up!

XO