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Eating a Well-Balanced Diet on a Budget: Tips for Black Americans

You don’t need expensive quinoa or the latest trendy superfood to eat a well-balanced, heart-healthy diet.

Lauren Smith, MAMera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on February 9, 2024
Reviewed by Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP | February 7, 2024

It’s a common joke that eating a nutritious diet is expensive — but it doesn’t have to be. There are a number of affordable fruits, veggies, grains, and lean proteins that can provide key nutrients without blowing your budget.

In this video, learn tips for saving money on a nutritious diet, according to Karla Robinson, MD, Medical Editor at GoodRx Health, and Robert Robinson, III, MD, Internist in Charlotte, NC.

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

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