Eating Healthy On a Budget: Under $6 A Day

I have a good friend, and registered dietitian, who has her own company - Urban Nutrition, LLC. She recently introduced me to her facebook page (www.facebook.com/pages/Urban-Nutrition-LLC). As I was scrolling through all the wonderful posts, one caught my eye. "How to Eat Healthy for Under $6 a Day" Who could pass up a great deal like that! With New Year's resolutions under way, my boyfriend and I are trying to save money, by cutting our budget in several places like groceries, but still trying to eat as healthy as possible.

Here is a sample:

Item	Price
3 eggs	$0.36
1 slice mozzarella cheese	$0.16
1 cup oatmeal	$0.42
1 oz raisins	$0.19
1 tbsp honey	$0.15
Breakfast total	$1.28
2 slices whole wheat bread	$0.18
3 slices turkey breast	$0.93
1 slice mozzarella cheese	$0.16
½ avocado	$0.44
½ Roma tomato	$0.12
½ cup Romaine lettuce	$0.10
Lunch total	$1.93
1 chicken breast	$1.34
1 sweet potato	$0.37
1 cup broccoli	$0.25
Dinner total	$1.96
1 Gala apple	$0.24
1 oz almonds	$0.42
Snacks total	$0.66
Grand total	$5.83

(http://www.huffingtonpost.com/builtlean/health-food-on-a-budget_b_4245563.html)

For more great tips, go to her facebook page @ www.facebook.com/pages/Urban-Nutrition-LLC

Eating Healthy on a Budget: Marathon Training

For those of you getting ready for a big endurance event, like a triathlon or a marathon, I have the perfect healthy/cheap recipe for you. This recipe is packed with good carbohydrates, healthy fats, and protein.

Equipment Needed:
Pot (for spaghetti)
Skillet or Pan (for sautéing)

Ingredients:
1 Container, Barilla whole wheat thin spaghetti
1/2c Olive Oil
1c Sun dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained
1c Sweet Peppers, multiple colors, sliced
1 Habenero, chopped
1 Clove Garlic, minced
Parmesan cheese, to taste

Recipe:
Heat the oil in the pan/skillet over medium heat, add in the peppers. After a few minutes, break the spaghetti in half and begin boiling it in the pot. Next, add in the sun dried tomatoes and the habenero. When the spaghetti is nearly done, add the garlic to the peppers and tomatoes in the pan. Continue sautéing. When the spaghetti is done, strain it and add it to the peppers and tomatoes pan. Remove it from heat and toss the mixture to blend everything together. Serve and add parmesan to taste. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts:

This carb load and healthy fats will be the perfect meal the night before a big run or other cardio intensive event!

Eating Healthy on a Budget: Note.

For me the key to eating healthy on a budget is creating a good "one pot wonder" using a crock pot, or slow cooker. I recently came across a great site that has 77 healthy options from breakfast to dinner, with even vegetarian options. Any time I find something that incredible, its worth sharing with the world!

Here is the link: http://greatist.com/health/healthy-crock-pot-recipes/#_a5y_p=1029680