Cheapest and Healthiest Food Diet

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The discussion focuses on identifying the cheapest and healthiest foods for daily consumption, especially for individuals living in cars or with limited resources. Key suggestions include staples like rice, lentils, and eggs, which provide essential nutrients. Fresh produce, particularly fruits like bananas and apples, is emphasized for affordability and health benefits. The conversation also highlights the importance of cooking methods, with recommendations for portable stoves and heating options like Sterno for preparing meals. While ramen noodles are mentioned for their low cost, they are criticized for lacking nutritional value. The need for vitamin supplements is acknowledged to prevent malnutrition. Additionally, local resources like farmer's markets and budget-friendly grocery stores are suggested for sourcing inexpensive food. Overall, the consensus is that a varied diet, even with limited options, can be achieved through careful planning and resourcefulness.
  • #31
hamster143 said:
Subway/Quizno's/Chipotle. A single burrito or a footlong sub will provide all the nutrition you need for a day, and almost all the calories, at the cost of $150 to $200 a month. You will need to cut it in half, of course. Supplement with ramen noodles to 1500-2000 calories a day.

Speaking of Chipotle, in many places there are authentic Mexican hole-in-a-wall restaurants catering to day laborers & such, they will be cheaper than that.
Walmart has incredible 2 pound subs for $4.95, it's almost all cheese and meat. They're made fresh daily, I highly recommend them.
 
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  • #32
Evo said:
Walmart has incredible 2 pound subs for $4.95, it's almost all cheese and meat. They're made fresh daily, I highly recommend them.

The last one I ate had American cheese on it!

There should be laws against that.
 
  • #33
Dembadon said:
The last one I ate had American cheese on it!

There should be laws against that.
I buy the Italian sub with provolone.
 
  • #34
Evo said:
I buy the Italian sub with provolone.

That's more up my alley. I'm definitely a cheese snob.
 
  • #35
If you like cheese, then stuffing bell peppers with just about anything and adding shredded cheese on top is both nutritious and cheap (depending on what you stuff it with)
 
  • #36
Louise M said:
If you like cheese, then stuffing bell peppers with just about anything and adding shredded cheese on top is both nutritious and cheap (depending on what you stuff it with)
I'm pretty fond of hamburg/bread stuffing (like a seasoned meatball) topped with tomato sauce and cheese.

I would consider stuffing bell peppers with chopped tomatoes, basil and dill (all fresh from the garden) with melted cheese topping.
 
  • #37
Isn't he going to be living out of his car?
 
  • #38
As far as I'm aware, yes. And with $1000 to last 6/7 months.
 
  • #39
jarednjames said:
As far as I'm aware, yes. And with $1000 to last 6/7 months.

If that was only for food, it wouldn't be a problem -- that's over $4/day. (I was able to do a month on ~$1.10 per day for food fairly recently.) But covering everything the OP will need, not just food... that's going to be tough.
 
  • #40
CRGreathouse said:
(I was able to do a month on ~$1.10 per day for food fairly recently.)
Pray, tell?
 
  • #41
Gokul43201 said:
Pray, tell?
That's eleven 2 serving packages of ramen noodles, they're 10 cents a package. Zero nutritional value though, but high calorie.
 

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