got any food hacks?
jseifer: You just can't have all those at the same time. Healthy and cheap almost never go together though healthy and quick can if you prepare for a few days. That said, the best source for cheap healthy food is usually farmer's markets. I get fruits, veggies, meats, cheeses, butter, and milk from a couple of different local farmers markets. Fruits are usually much cheaper ($5-$8 for 2 dozen oranges) but meat is usually more expensive because it's much better quality.Get your ingredients and figure out two days to cook. I do the bulk of everything Wednesday and Sunday. This is a good balance for me with freshness of food and cooking frequency. Also fresh OJ only last 2 to 3 days. Whole milk (preferably raw if you can find good stuff) is a good balanced snack, so is fruit and cheese.If you're really wanting to be healthy and cheap, and can stomach it, animal parts that people don't usually want are priced pretty well. The Whole Foods here sells grass-fed beef liver at $4/lb and it's incredibly good for you though it tastes terrible (email me for a recipe that makes it tolerable if you're interested). Make broth out of beef ox tails and marrow bones or chicken feet. Eat every 2-3 hours. Eat shellfish once a week.Anyway, as another poster here said, it's worth it to spend the time on your food. You'll be surprised how much better you feel and work when you're healthy.