7 Ways To Eat Healthy For Just $4 a Day

If you’re not careful, eating healthy can cost more than eating junk.

In fact, a recent study in the journal Preventive Medicine found that people who picked more nutrient-rich foods ended up shelling out more at the grocery store on average.

But you don’t have to break the bank buying broccoli, says Leanne Brown, author of the new cookbook and shopping guide Good & Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day

And Brown would know: as part of an NYU food policy thesis, she looked at whether those who had only $4 a day grocery budget from SNAP, informally known as food stamps, could truly eat nutritious meals.

Her conclusion: You absolutely can if you know what to look for. Follow the tips below to make them work for you.