Written by Josephine Nesbit<\/p>\n
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Edited by Rebekah Evans<\/p>\n
Being healthy doesn\u2019t mean spending more or sacrificing taste. You can eat tasty, healthy food on a budget, especially when shopping at discount grocery stores like Aldi.<\/p>\n
According to Aldi<\/a>, one in three households shopped at Aldi this past year. The grocer also has the lowest prices of any other national grocery store<\/a> and plans to expand both its store footprint and online presence in the U.S.\u00a0<\/p>\n See for Yourself: 11 Aldi Finds That Are Actually Better Deals Than Name Brands Right Now<\/a> <\/p>\n Act Now: Start Growing Your Net Worth With Smarter Tracking<\/a><\/p>\n To take the guesswork out, I asked a nutritionist to share some of the most delicious Aldi foods<\/a> you can buy for under $20.<\/p>\n Keep Shopping: The Best Aldi Deals To Grab Now Before Summer Ends<\/a> <\/p>\n Frozen Berries<\/p>\n Dr. Maria Kn\u00f6bel, GMC-registered GP and medical director of Medical Cert<\/a>, put frozen berries at the top of the list. According to Dr. Kn\u00f6bel, Aldi\u2019s frozen blueberries<\/a> and raspberries have the same nutrient value as fresh ones because they\u2019re frozen at peak ripeness, not picked early and shipped long distances.<\/p>\n \u201cNutritionally, they’re packed with anthocyanins, which are antioxidants responsible for the color of berries and for combating inflammation in the body,\u201d Dr. Kn\u00f6bel explained.\u00a0<\/p>\n They\u2019re also cheaper than fresh berries and can be stored for months in the freezer.<\/p>\n Greek Yogurt<\/p>\n Both Dr. Kn\u00f6bel and Rena Awada, certified nutrition coach and founder of Healthy Fitness Meals<\/a>, recommended plain Greek yogurt. \u201cPlain Greek yogurt<\/a> is one of my favorite affordable grocery purchases,\u201d Awada explained. \u201cIt provides protein and calcium in a very versatile, budget-friendly<\/a> package.\u201d<\/p>\n But when shopping, she advised avoiding added sugar and controlling how much sugar you add.<\/p>\n You can also flavor them however you like. \u201cMine, I add frozen berries and drizzle it with a teaspoon of honey,\u201d Dr. Kn\u00f6bel added. \u201cIf you are sugar conscious but still want to add a hint of sweetness, I recommend putting stevia extract drops or monk fruit sugar.\u201d<\/p>\n Dr. Kn\u00f6bel recommended Aldi\u2019s Specially Selected olive oil<\/a>, pointing out that it won the “Which? Best Value Award” and beat out pricier brands in quality and flavor.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cExtra virgin olive oil is high in monounsaturated fats and polyphenols, which have been associated with reduced inflammation and improved markers for heart health,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n Canned Chickpeas<\/p>\n