Sometimes it can be difficult to eat healthy and keep our grocery budget as low as possible but the good news is that many of the most nutrient dense foods are some of the lowest costing ones at the grocery store. Here we'll explore just a few nutritious options and their health benefits as stated by many dieticians and holistic nutritionists.
* Please note that this is not to diagnose or treat any serious conditions

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Italian Lentil Soup
1 cup lentils (optional: soak for 23 hours if you like to soften)
1 onion chopped
2 carrots sliced
2 stalks celery chopped
3 cloves garlic
1 can tomato paste
6 cups water
salt, pepper and Italian seasoning to taste
1 boullion cube (chicken, beef or vegetable)
1 tsp honey
6 cups spinach leaves

Heat 3 TBSP olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
Add onion and cook for about 10 minutes till it turns golden. Add carrots, celery, garlic and tomato paste and let cook another few minutes. Add in the remaining ingredients, except spinach and let simmer about 40 minutes.
At the end add the spinach and stir till wilted (about 12 minutes)
Top with parmesan cheese and serve