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We’ve all heard the old eggs and cholesterol myth. Yes, I did say “myth” because that’s what it is. Eggs are actually pretty healthy for you as long as you don’t fry them in 10 pounds of butter :). Of course, the easiest way to get the cheapest eggs is to buy your own chicken. That’s another post in another area, though.
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Tap water. You’ve heard so much about it and may not like it. However, compare it to a bottled water and you’ll see the price difference awfully quick. You should think about switching to tap water. If you don’t like the taste, believe it or not it’s usually just a simple case of not having adapted to it yet. Drink enough times and you won’t even notice anymore. Studies have shown that most tap water is as safe to drink as bottled water (check reports in your area).
Also, check out where your bottled water does come from if you do decide to stick with it. There are a whole lot of them that come from… you guessed it, the tap!
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Some general advice when you’re looking for cheap, healthy alternatives. A good healthy diet will always have:
* Protein in it to build muscle, repair tissue, etc.
* Fat should have a balance of omega 3, 6, and 9.
* Veggies of all types, especially the green, leafy ones.
* Fruits are full of vitamins and “healthy” sugars.
* Water. D’uh. 
* Whole grain foods, such as bread, pasta, etc…
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Don’t get to eat healthy enough? A cheap and healthy way to boost your immune system and overall well-being is to supplement your meals with vitamins! It is scientifically proven that people that use vitamins live healthier and even longer lives!
The wife and I take vitamin supplements, and along with regular exercise have found that we are much healthier and become sick less often! Your mom told you to take your vitamins, it’s time you listen!
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Want to lose weight and gain stamina without joining an expensive gym? Do what humans did for thousands of years. Get outside and do some walking. The wife and I try to get out and walk a couple of miles each day when the weather is nice. Walking is just one of the many different exercises you can do without going to a gym.
Of course, start off slowly and build your way up. If you’re not used to exercise walk a quarter of a mile the first week then double it every other week. Before you know it you’ll be feeling and looking better!
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Tuna fish is cheap to buy canned (make sure it is IN WATER, not in oil) plus it has the added benefit of being an excellent source of protein. There are some great healthy tuna fish recipes out there (check the recipe section here, maybe?). My only problem with tuna is basically our over-fishing of our oceans. Yep, I’m a “greeny”. Check the Green Living portion of this site to find out more.
Tuna is one of my wife’s all time favorites. She even loves it right out of the can with nothing on it. Maybe this is why she always has a flock of cats around her?
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The drink that has been around since hydrogen molecules found they got along well with oxygen molecules. Good old water is the cheap drink of choice that is readily available to most Americans. Have a faucet nearby? You have access to the cheapest drink possible.
Don’t like the taste of your water or don’t trust it unfiltered? Check here for some great ideas.
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If at all possible, try to avoid Emergency Room visits to hospitals. I know this may not apply to you at all but remember that Emergency Room visits can be expensive. Try and call your regular doctor to see if he can take you immediately if the care needed isn’t super urgent. Of course, if you’re uncertain don’t ponder - call 911.
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To become self sufficient one must plant a garden. The easiest way to do this is to simply grab a shovel, a hoe, some seeds and a hose. Make some rows yourself, which is great exercise, and search the net for tips on growing and what to grow. You can greatly supplement your diet with items you grow yourself even if you have just a small parcel of land to work with. If you have a large one you can grow all you need for yourself and your family (this is very time consuming however).
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Looking for a good dietary additive that’s high in protien? Buy some whey. You can put these into your health shakes and a 10 lbs bag of the stuff is only about 65 dollars. This may seem like a lot but if you use it every day this should still last you about 3 to 4 months.
