People often think that “healthy” foods can be expensive, but the truth is that some of the most nutritious foods can also be the cheapest – and the most delicious.

What’s more, foods that are good for your body also tend to be good for the environment, from less processing to fewer food miles.  We’ve identified 5 simple tips to save you almost $600 on your monthly bills and get you started eating healthy and eco-friendly.  Already a frugal foodie?  Read on, we’ve got something for you too. …read more of Eating Well on a Budget here

Looking for a natural, low-sugar alternative to processed energy drinks? Look no further than the humble coconut.

Barely processed, containing no refined sugars, and only one ingredient on its ingredient list, coconut water was the world’s first “Gatorade” — before we got tricked into thinking that sugary “energy” drinks were the only way to go to replenish after intense physical activity.

And with the food industry’s carbon emissions stemming primarily from processing and packaging, this “whole food” is a great choice for the earth with virtually zero processing and mostly eco-friendly Tetra Pack packaging. …read more of Coconut Water: The Original Energy Drink here

My only experience will Brazil nuts for the longest time was remembering them as those weird, lopsided, big nuts randomly thrown into the salted, canned nut mixes that I would eat as a kid.

I didn’t remember particularly liking them - nor disliking them - and pretty much forgot about their existence. Until recently. In my constant quest to discover the healthiest superfoods out there, I stumbled upon the humble Brazil nut. And I soon came to find out just how much those guys have to offer.

Brazils are packed with lots of the good stuff: copper, niacin, magnesium, fiber, vitamin E and - the big one - selenium. There’s enough selenium in just 2 Brazil nuts to provide us with the daily recommended amount! That’s great news for many of us, since there’s a lot of selenium-deficient folks out there. …read more of Nuts About Brazils here

Cheap, easy, and a complete source of nutrition, the egg packs a lot of goodness in its small shell.

Below are eight of the health benefits you can get from adding eggs to your diet. Just keep in mind that eggs are one of the most important foods to buy organic, and worth spending a couple of extra dollars on.

In fact, the health benefits listed below apply even more to high quality, organic eggs so be sure to splurge on the good eggs for the biggest bang for your buck!

1. Eggs can help promote weight loss. A recent study had overweight men and women consume …read more of Excellent Eggs here

Just as we get the craving to start cleaning out cluttered closets and drawers come spring time, our bodies also crave some spring cleaning. As we (finally!) move away from winter and leave the cold weather behind, our bodies naturally begin to crave lighter, cleansing foods.

Seasonal spring foods help us drop that winter weight, tonify our blood, and help the body detox after several months of the heavier foods we consumed during our winter hibernation. Following our bodies natural rhythms and eating with the seasons can help us stay in balance, both mentally and physically.

Greens, sprouts, and berries help purify our systems and get things moving again. Spring is a wet, muddy time of year, and our bodies can also get congested with allergies. …read more of Spring Foods here