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Despite popular belief, food doesn't have to be expensive to be healthy.

The proof with our selection of 17 inexpensive foods that your body will love.

All prices displayed are taken from the auchandirect.fr site.

Regarding the preservation method, we have chosen cans that allow to keep a maximum of nutrients for an affordable price all year round.

1. Spinach

Spinach is full of energy. They offer a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein, and a bundle of antioxidants.

It's no coincidence that Popeye loves them!

Price: 0.73 € per tin of chopped spinach.

2. Green beans

Green beans are good for you. Why ? Because they contain a good dose of vitamins A which reduce the effects of aging on the skin.

Price: 0.73 € the box of extra fine green beans.

3. Carrots

Carrot is a food rich in vitamins A and E, which are beneficial to health, regardless of how it is eaten.

Price: 0.70 € the box of extra fine young carrots.

4. Corn

Corn contains 2 antioxidants that are excellent for health: lutein and zeaxanthin. Result: corn is good for the eyesight and to fight against the risks of cardiovascular diseases.

Price: 0.69 € per box of sweet corn kernels.

5. Tomatoes

The tomato gives you a beautiful skin.

It is very rich in minerals of all kinds: potassium, manganese, copper, magnesium, phosphorus and in vitamins: C, B3, B6, A, E, K.

Price: 0.58 € the box of whole peeled tomatoes.

6. Bananas

Bananas are rich in potassium, a vital mineral.

Thanks to its fiber and antioxidant content, bananas help prevent the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. Not bad, isn't it?

Price: € 1.00 for 500 g of bananas.

7. Eggs

Need protein, but the meat is too expensive? Eggs are the cheapest source of protein you can find.

Whether for morning, lunch or dinner, eggs in all their forms (scrambled, poached, boiled and fried) are always a good idea.

Price: 1.59 € for 6 eggs from hens raised in the open air.

8. Canned tuna

In terms of protein concentration, tuna is definitely the best.

While it's best not to eat it every day, due to the mercury it can contain, if you alternate with the other protein sources on this list, there's nothing to worry about.

Price: 1.71 € the tin of tuna in brine.

9. Chicken

White meat, like chicken, is your best ally in terms of value for money. It's better for your health than red meat and it costs less.

Price: 2.80 € for 2 chicken thighs.

10. Butter

Butter is not the enemy of your health. If you are looking for your enemy, look instead for margarines, which hide behind slogans "good for you".

A quick tip by the way: if the packaging is desperately trying to convince you that it's good for you, it's probably because it isn't.

Your grandmother, while buttering your sandwiches for your snack, was already telling you that butter is an excellent source of vitamin A. She was right.

Vitamin A is needed for a number of vital functions, which range from maintaining good eyesight to maintaining your endocrine system (hormones).

Butter is also very rich in minerals.

Price: 1.71 € for 250 g of sweet gourmet butter.

11. Cheese

Cheese could save you a trip to the dentist. It contains a large dose of calcium which is the most important mineral for strong teeth.

If your finances allow it, prefer raw milk cheese.

Price: 1.53 € Camembert de Normandie with pasteurized milk.

12. Nuts

Nuts are full of protein. They are good for the heart and may increase your longevity.

The advantage is that to get these benefits, you don't have to eat a lot of them.

If you have a walnut tree in your garden, now is the time to go harvesting nuts!

Price: € 1.80 for 50 g of walnut kernels.

13. The lawyer

Avocado contains 39% of the recommended daily intake of fiber. Not bad, isn't it?

And that's not all. Avocado is also recognized worldwide for its ability to prevent inflammation. (Source)

Price: 1.10 € per piece.

14. Rice

It is not for nothing that rice is the staple food in many countries.

White rice, like whole or semi-whole rice, is good for you. Always try to keep some in your closet.

Price: 1.19 € for 500 g.

15. Flageolets

Despite their bad reputation because of the bloating they cause, flageolets are excellent for your health.

They are a source of carbohydrates, but especially protein, very affordable. You can easily add them to soups in winter and salads in summer.

Price: 1.57 € for 265 g.

16. Oatmeal

Oats, which are a source of carbohydrates, are certainly the cheapest breakfast for the whole family.

It also has the big advantage of stalling well, because it stays in the stomach for a long time.

Price: 1.76 € for 500 g.

17. Potatoes

Potatoes have a lot of qualities. They are rich in carbohydrates and are digested slowly in the body.

Result: they reduce cravings. All this for a price that beats all competition, winter and summer.

Price: € 3.29 for 2.5 kg.

Bonus: Popcorn

Instead of snacking on candy, the next time you watch a movie, go for some natural, homemade popcorn.

Popcorn contains a surprising amount of fiber and antioxidants.

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