Monday, May 16, 2011

Always Inexpensive, Always Nourishing

Following is a list of nutrient-dense, nourishing foods that won't bust your budget*. If you're adventurous in the kitchen, choose a few in-season items that you think would make a great meal and see what happens! If you create an awesome recipe, post it in a comment so everyone can try it. If you're not that adventurous, simply choose a couple ingredients you would like to try and google it. That's what I do when I think certain ingredients would make a good combination, but I'm not sure. I find a recipe that sounds promising, then I try it. If you find such a recipe, link to it in a comment so we can all try it, but the author receives proper credit. As always, you should search for local, organic sources for the following items, but compromise as availability/budget restrict your choices. In my area, the following items are usually affordable and freely available even on my limited budget!


Proteins:
Liver
Ground meat
Eggs


Greens/Veggies:
Kale
Onions
Garlic
Carrots
Cabbage
Sweet potatoes
Broccoli
Spinach
Fresh herbs


Fruits:
Bananas
Grapefruit
Apples
Plums
Avocadoes
Tomatoes
Anaheim peppers (mild)
Jalapeno peppers (not-so-mild)


Grains/Legumes**:
Check the bulk section of your health food or grocery store. Just about any grain or legume purchased this way is quite inexpensive, even when organic.


*Some of these items will still be a teeeeeny bit on the expensive side if they are not in season (i.e., many greens, veggies and fruits). Eating in-season items is always more cost-effective, delicious and healthful!


**Always, always, always soak your grains, legumes, and nuts before cooking them! For general soaking guidelines, consult my "Soaking Basics" page.


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