8 Healthy Foods Less Than $2.50

You don't have to spend a fortune to eat healthy.

To keep your health and wealth, add these budget-friendly picks to your grocery cart.

• 1 dozen eggs
• 5 oz of fresh turkey tenderloin
• 10-oz can of beans (black, kidney or pinto)
• Box of whole-wheat pasta enriched with omega-3 fatty acids
• A variety of fresh or frozen vegetables or fruits
• 8-oz package of dried fruit
• 1/4 lb of almonds or walnuts
• 18-oz can of diced tomatoes, seasoned with Italian herbs

Source: Cynthia Goody, Ph.D., R.D.; Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives Conference