Low-cost food doesn’t have to mean low in nutrition. Here are some nutritional food choices that you can easily afford under the food stamp program. Each of the items below costs around a dollar or less:
Eggs – A dollar can buy you six eggs that provide protein, antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin.
Oats – Your body needs high fiber and complex carbohydrates. Studies have shown that oats can reduce your cholesterol. One dollar may be sufficient to buy you a week’s worth of breakfast.
Kale – This dark, leafy vegetable contains high amounts of vitamin-C, carotenoids and calcium.
Broccoli – This vegetable is loaded with health goodies such as vitamin-A, vitamin-C, potassium, folate, fiber and other phytonutrients that help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Spinach – It’s cheap, readily available in most groceries and it’s loaded with vitamin-C, iron and trace minerals.
Potatoes – If you’re willing to avoid French fries or the other deep fried varieties, potatoes are actually very healthy, being excellent sources of potassium, vitamin-C and beta-carotene.
Nuts – Nuts have vitamin-E, protein and essential fatty acids. Control your intake, though, since nuts do have a high fat content.
Garbanzo Beans – Already loaded with protein, fiber, iron and folate, garbanzo beans also contain manganese, which reduces cholesterol levels. If you’re not fond of this food choice, lentils and lima beans are good substitutes.
Apples – One of these a day really does keep the doctor away. Apples are a very good source of pectin, which helps reduce cholesterol. They also contain decent amounts of vitamin-C.
Bananas – These healthy treats are very high in potassium and fiber.
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I APPLIED FOR FOOD STAMPS AND WAS TOLD I CAN ONLY GET 27.00 DOLLARS I AM A SENIOR AND YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOUR SELF I WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU LIVE ON 27.00 DOLLARS A MONTH THAT IS NOT ENOUGH TO BUY MILK FOR THE MONTH I GUESS IS I CAME FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY AND HAD ONE KID AFTER ANOTHER I WOULD GET MORE LET ME TELL YOU KEEP THE 27.00 DOLLARS AND YOU KNOW WHERE TO PUT IT
Posted on November 22nd, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Hi Marylinda,
The SNAP program is designed to provide you assitance with your food budget. It isn’t meant to replace your food budget. The State decides what you are entitled to based on the information you provided in your application.
The good news is that there are alternative sources for help in case you feel that the benefits you are receiving are too limited based on your situation. For instance, you may seek assistance in food banks located near your area. Use this link for an easy search:
http://www.google.com.ph/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=feeding+america&rlz=1R2RNTN_enPH365&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=
Posted on January 4th, 2011 at 6:19 am
I applied for Food Stamps back in December, I have tried calling several times a day, every day to set up an appointment, I cannot get through, it is always busy. I tried putting my name, case number, date of birth, it just says online that it is incorrect, I do not know what else to do. I only have a cell phone and I have run out of mins. trying to get in touch with you. I give up.
Posted on January 4th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
Hello, Noelle!
From the looks of it, you may have to check around and see if there is a food bank organization set up in your area. They are normally tied in with neighborhood improvement organizations and religious institutions. You can also check with your local government offices for other options or emergency options.
Posted on January 14th, 2011 at 4:25 am
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