Snack Healthy on a Budget

These healthy snacks average 44 cents per 1 cup serving— less than a postage stamp—and will power you up.

• Snack on fruits and vegetables. You can get your five to nine servings a day for about the cost of a bus ride.
• Apricots, bananas, pears and tangerines are great for lunch boxes (wrap apricots in a napkin to prevent bruising).
• Make a fruit bowl. Slice up a kiwi and chop cantaloupe, watermelon, papaya (or have kids do it themselves with a spoon or melon baller) or starfruit (kids love the shape) into bite-size pieces. Fill a small container for lunches.
• Try raw carrots, broccoli or snow peas as an afternoon snack. They are great dipped in hummus or bean dip.

Thanks to Environmental Working Group. Check out their Healthy Recipes.