Eating healthy doesn’t mean you need to break the bank. Here are tips on how to make your healthy foods go far.

Buy in-season. Modern technology allows us to grow crops in climates and at times they naturally would not thrive. However, the availability, price, and even flavor are usually best when fruits and veggies are grown in season. Stick to seasonal eating to avoid paying insane prices on a pint of strawberries in winter. Here are 13 fruits and veggies to buy this fall.

Go to farmers’ markets. When you buy direct from producers, prices are significantly cheaper and you can be sure of freshness. Plus, you’re supporting people in your own community. To find a farmers’ market nearby, visit LocalHarvest.org. Plus, 13 things you should know about farmer’s markets.

Quin-what? Pronounced “keen-wah,” this protein-packed grain is experiencing a moment in the spotlight and showing up on more restaurant menus and recipe sites than ever before. So just what is quinoa and how do you make it? Learn more below.

1. What is quinoa?
Quinoa is actually a seed, rather than a grain, that can be traced back to ancient Peru. Packed with protein, quinoa contains every amino acid, and is particularly rich in lysine, which promotes healthy tissue growth throughout the body. Quinoa is also a good source of iron, magnesium, vitamin E, potassium, and fiber.

2. How does it taste?
Quinoa looks a bit like couscous and is as versatile as rice, but it has a richer, nuttier flavor than either of them. The seeds have a naturally bitter coating to deter birds that must be soaked off before preparing. Packaged quinoa has likely been pre-soaked, but be sure to read the fine print before cooking.