30 Affordable Healthy Foods We Should All Eat More

11. Lentils

Best Place to Buy: Any grocery store

Avg. Price: $4 for 2 pounds*

Benefits: High in fiber

Dietary fiber was one of the first food components found to be associated with decreased cancer risk, and lentils are very high in fiber. But beyond that, lentils are also a major plant-based source of protein.

For this reason, they are a staple food for vegans and vegetarians everywhere, as lentils provide substantial nutritional value without breaking the bank. For under five dollars, you can purchase enough dried lentils to eat well for a whole week.