Cheap Foods to Buy When Broke, on a Budget, or During the Recession

Find out more than 45 Cheapest Foods to Buy When Broke, on a Budget, or during a Recession, and save money and time shopping while eating healthy.

Here you will find a list by food categories of the cheapest foods to buy.

Some of the cheapest fruit to buy year-round are:  – Bananas Cantaloupe Watermelon in summertime Apples Pears

CHEAPEST FRUITS

CHEAPEST VEGETABLES

Here are some of the most budget-friendly ones:  – Frozen BroccoliCucumberFrozen Stir Fry VeggiesFrozen cornCabbage

Oats: They can be gluten-free and are nutritious, helping to lower cholesterol and increase fiber intake. Moreover, they are versatile.

COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES

Cheese: Depending on the type of cheese, if you buy generic brands that come whole instead of sliced or shredded, you can pay a better price.

LOW-FAT OR FAT-FREE DAIRY

Buying them in larger amounts, dividing into portions, and freezing them properly can make you save big bucks.

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