Whole grains: Always look for the word “whole” in the ingredient panel; “wheat” or some other fancy flour isn’t a whole grain. Try whole-wheat flat breads for homemade pizzas (loaded with veggies). And save money by buying grains in bulk – like steel-cut oats for the perfect post-run breakfast.
Protein: You can load up on lean protein without spending too much money. Try eggs, chicken breast, legumes like red beans or rajma, black beans or black rajma, lima beans, green peas, Fava Beans, Chick pea (Kabuli Chana), Soybeans, and dairy like paneer, mozzarella cheese, Blue cheese etc. To ramp up flavor, add fruit, granola and spices. No matter the brand you choose, it should have certified live and active cultures (stated on the label).
