Yes, You Can Afford to Feed Your Family Healthy, Organic Foods on a Budget

Does the current economic situation have you thinking you should back off buying some of the fresh, healthy and organic foods on your grocery list? Well, think again, because some healthy, low-fat, and organic meals can actually be dramatically less expensive than you think. Sometimes you just need to take the basics, get a little creative and remember that almost anything can be put on a sandwich. I have yet to meet a child who doesn’t love sandwiches. Here is an extremely low-cost, super-nutritious meal that my four little princesses love.

Awesome Avocado Sandwich

Avocados are so nutritious that some health experts claim humans can live on them exclusively. The fruit is packed with vitamin E, fiber and many other nutrients. It is also an excellent source of the “good fat” that young children need for brain development, and which everyone needs for their heart! This lunch recipe is based on feeding a family of six. Believe it or not, you can feed your whole family this nutritious meal for about $10.00. Busy moms also love the fact that this recipe only takes a few minutes to prepare and voila it’s on the table!

Ingredients

2 large organic avocados ($2.00 a piece)
1 pint of low fat sour cream ($2.19)
Grated organic white cheddar cheese ($3.00 a package)
Brownberry wheat bread ($2.59 loaf)
1 fresh lemon ($.99)

Optional for an extra splash of flavor:
Sea salt or any other preferred table salt
Fresh basil – Basil is an anti-inflammatory food that provides healing benefits. The herb is also a great source of magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, and vitamin C.

Take avocados and smash up with a fork until partially smooth and consistent. Next add 1 teaspoon of sour cream. More can be added if the family members love sour cream. Then add a few pinches of sea salt. Sea salt has a stronger flavor than other table salts, so all you need are a few pinches. Take a small slice of lemon, remove any seeds, and squeeze fresh juice generously into mixture. Last but not least take a handful of fresh basil, cut off stems, chop into small pieces and add. Make sure to mix all ingredients thoroughly.

Spread onto toasted wheat bread, sprinkle with organic cheese, leave open faced and serve.