It's easy to believe that being healthy means buying superfoods, all organic produce, expensive supplements and pricey powders. After all, this is what most of social media conveys. But that's not true. In fact, you probably have a lot of healthy, nutrient-dense foods sitting in your refrigerator and pantry right now.

As long as you eat a balanced diet filled with a variety of foods like fruits, veggies, grains and proteins, you're probably getting all the vitamins and minerals your body needs. That's why I want to get rid of the idea that being healthy means you have to buy expensive food items. Instead, here are some everyday foods that are healthier than you might think.

12 foods that pack surprising health benefits

Add these foods to your list the next time you go grocery shoppi

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