Are you looking to drop a few pounds or just be more conscious about your diet in the New Year? There are definitely certain foods that you need in your arsenal. Billeater has compiled a list of 15 cheap foods that meet these requirements:

• They’re packed with vitamins and minerals
• They’re extremely versatile
• They’re low in calories and fat
• The have no trans fat
• They may have fiber (and are therefore filling)

Here are five of the foods on the list:

1. Eggs: these protein powerhouses run for about a dollar a dozen and you can sneak them into just about any meal (pasta, soups, salads, etc).
2. Frozen Vegetables: these are cheaper than fresh produce and you won’t waste money on veggies that rot. Flash-freeze these to preserve vitamins.
3. Peanut Butter: you can add this cheap yet wealthy source of protein to pretzels, crackers, apples, sandwiches and many other snacks.
4. Carrots: ditch the prepackaged “baby carrots” and peel your own to snack on.
5. Tuna: you can get cans for less than a dollar and use them to get your fill of protein on salads, sandwiches and pasta.

What are some of your favorite frugal and healthy snacks? Check out the rest of billeater’s favorites over at Eat healthy on the cheap.