Healthy Eats

Here's some healthy eating on a budget tips:  http://www.phxfocus.com/2011-06/healthy-eating-budget/

Must-have grocery list

As you plan meals for the week, make sure your grocery list includes the following healthy foods that are packed with nutrition and won’t break the bank:
Apples (organic)
Avocados
Bananas
Beans
Blueberries
Broccoli
Brown rice
Cabbage
Chicken
Dark chocolate
Eggs
Garlic
Green tea
Lemons
Mint
Non-fat milk
Non-fat plain yogurt
Oatmeal
Parsley
Salsa
Spinach
Sweet potatoes
Walnuts

Also...going to try this mixed bean salad with the bbq this memorial day weekend:

Dietitian's tip: Beans are a good way to add fiber to your diet, especially soluble fiber. Generally, 1 cup of cooked beans provides 9 to 13 grams of fiber. The soluble fiber can help lower blood cholesterol. Beans are also high in protein, complex carbohydrates and iron.

By Mayo Clinic staff

Serves 8

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) unsalted green beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 ounces) unsalted wax beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 ounces) unsalted kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 ounces) unsalted garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup chopped white onion 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup cider vinegar Sugar substitute, if desired

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the beans and onions. Stir gently to mix evenly.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the orange juice and vinegar. Add sugar substitute for desired sweetness.
Pour the orange juice mixture over the bean mixture. Stir to coat evenly. Let stand 30 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)

Serving size: 3/4 cup
Calories	130	Cholesterol	0 mg
Protein	7 g	Sodium	110 mg
Carbohydrate	25 g	Fiber	7 g
Total fat	0 g	Potassium	397 mg
Saturated fat	0 g	Calcium	65 mg
Monounsaturated fat	0