Eating healthy doesnt have to be expensivefind anti-inflammatory essentials like beans, nuts and vegetables for just $1.25.
Our bodies are incredible at handling short-term inflammation that helps us heal from injuries or fight off infections.
But chronic inflammation is a different story.
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In fact, many of these powerhouse foods are hiding right in the aisles of Dollar Tree.
The keys to successful Dollar Tree shopping are consistency and awareness.
Keep an eye out for beans, legumes, tomatoes, fatty fish and frozen fruits and vegetables.
Unsweetened varieties of dried fruit, like freeze-dried apples or dried cranberries, are also a good option.
Surprisingly, this store offers a variety of nutritious foods, especially if youre up for the hunt!
These 2.5-ounce packages of Chicken of the Sea pink salmon are packed with omega-3 fatty acids.
In fact, theyre abundantly nutritious, cost-effective and, for my purposes, hyper-convenient.
Luckily, the frozen vegetable section at Dollar Tree is a treasure trove of anti-inflammatory options.
And in this case, convenience is king.
Frozen berries are ideal, though, for making a quickchia jam.
Then stir, and let the chia work its magic.
My kidscannottell the difference between this and traditional jam.
Sunco Natural Old-Fashioned Oats
One of my pantry staples is the 1-pound bag of Sunco Natural old-fashioned oats.
I typically buy four to six bags at a time since we go through them so rapidly.
As far as Im concerned, any oat is a tasty oat.
Natures Garden Walnut Halves and Pieces
These 2-ounce bags of walnuts are the perfect package size for my family.
My daughter is allergic to walnuts, so we dont keep large quantities in our house.
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