nutrition on a budget

Question
Hello,
I will soon be on a tight (student's) budget.  I was wondering what foods are very
cheap but healthy?  I will need at least some things with ample amounts of
calories, as I have very fast metabolism and a likelihood for being underweight.  
Any suggestions for a balanced diet would be appreciated.

Answer
Hello Margaret!

  Thank you for your nutrition question.  Here are some examples of some inexpensive ways to eat healthy.

   * A cup of rice and a vegetarian stir-fry
   * Replace soda with water
   * Pasta primavera( pasta topped with veggies)
   * Fruitshakes/smoothies
   * Cheese and crackers
   * Nuts-almonds, walnuts, cashews
   * Beans (flavored with a little meat)
   * Fruits and vegetables

Learning to eat (and prepare) more meals at home is an excellent way to reduce your food budget and eat healthfully. Find a source of recipes that you trust and learn to prepare them.  I would recommend checking out my book "Ask the Nutritionists: Answers to your Nutrition Questions" which contains excellent healthy and inexpensive recipes. The book is available at any bookstore for 12.95,

If you抮e looking for healthy food on a small budget, then fruits and vegetables and other whole foods are the way to go. They抮e the basic building blocks of a nutritious diet, and they抮e much cheaper than processed foods.

-George Rapitis, Bsc. Nutritionist
www.juiceblend.com  

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