30 Affordable Healthy Foods We Should All Eat More

26. Stevia

Best Place to Buy: Target

Price: $8 for half a pound*

Benefits: Reduces your blood pressure

Stevia originates from a plant that produces the popular natural sweetener, frequently in powdered form used in drinks and baked goods. This alternative has been widely preferred over more processed sweeteners, as it is better tolerated.

In addition to sweetening, stevia offers antiviral properties that protect against some foodborne illnesses. Lesser known, stevia has also been shown to lower blood pressure. However, added sugar intake should still be limited when consuming stevia.