| #1 | Oats | $0.10/serving | Fiber, protein, beta-glucan (cholesterol). Buy bulk. 2.5kg bag = breakfast for a month. |
| #2 | Bananas | $0.15/each | Potassium, pre-workout energy. Cheapest fruit per pound year-round. |
| #3 | Cabbage | $0.60/head | Vitamin C, fiber, sulforaphane. One head = 6-8 servings. Keeps 3+ weeks in fridge. |
| #4 | Carrots | $0.10/serving | Vitamin A (beta-carotene), fiber. 2lb bag = $1.50. Lasts weeks. Eat raw or cooked. |
| #5 | Potatoes | $0.15/serving | Potassium, vitamin C, filling. 10lb bag = $4. More potassium than banana. |
| #6 | Frozen Spinach | $0.25/serving | Iron, vitamin K, magnesium. 1lb bag = 6 servings. Cheaper AND more nutritious than "fresh" that's been sitting. |
| #7 | Dry Beans/Lentils | $0.15/serving | Protein + fiber. 1lb dry = 6-7 cans. Soak overnight, cook in bulk, freeze. |