30 Affordable Healthy Foods We Should All Eat More

24. Astragalus

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Price: $7 for half a pound*

Benefits: Strengthens immune system

Though unfamiliar to many, astragalus is an herb used medicinally for centuries in China and Mongolia. It helps protect against respiratory infections and kidney disease.

Astragalus also aids detoxification for those recovering from heavy alcohol or nicotine use. Applied topically, it speeds wound healing.