Tips on How to buy healthy foods on a budget from Better with Balance

By Roxy

Tips on How to buy healthy foods on a budget from Better with Balance

26th Apr 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be a challenge. There is a perception that healthy eating is more expensive and difficult within a budget. However, it is essential to eat nutritious foods that can help you stay healthy, both physically and mentally. Fortunately, there are several ways you can buy healthy foods on a budget without compromising on taste or quality. Michaela, a health coach and fitness trainer has a holistic and balanced approach to health and fitness and gives her top tips on how to buy healthy foods on a budget from Food Lover’s Market.

Miks first 3 tips:

  1. Plan
  2. Buy Seasonally
  3. Canned or Frozen
  4. Avoid precut veg and fruit
  5. Focus on storage
  6. Don’t shop when you’re hungry
  7. Opt for generic
  8. Check what’s on sale. View the Food Lover’s Weekly Specials here. 

Miks elborates on her top tips for shopping at Food Lover’s, want to know more?

Download the top tips brought to you by Better With Balance (Miks) plus get 3 FREE healthy budget-friendly recipes for the family.

By following these tips, you can make smart choices that will help you save money and eat well. So, next time you go grocery shopping, keep these tips in mind, and you will be on your way to a healthier, happier you!

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Miks (Better with Balance) headed to @foodloversmarket to make a healthy, balanced, budget meal for the family ♥️

If you grab the ingredients from Food Lovers it will cost you R40 per serving and it’s an absolute winner chicken dinner 🥇🥇

Here’s what you need:

Ingredients
4 chicken thighs
4 chicken drumsticks
1 cup long-grain rice
100g each red onion and peppers
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
25g brown onion soup
3 cups boiling water
1 can chopped tomatoes

1. Spice your chicken ‘mooi’, I used chicken spice, paprika and garlic salt
2. Add your chicken to a hot pan and brown on each side
3. Add your rice to a large baking dish and top with your grilled chicken then set aside
4. Dice up your peppers, onion and garlic, add them to the same pan, and then sauté until soft. Once soft add to your chicken
5. Combine your brown onion soup with your boiling water and mix well
6. Add your canned tomatoes on top of your chicken and using a spatula or spoon spread out evenly
7. Gently pour in your stock then bake in the oven at 180 degrees covered for 50 minutes and uncovered for 10 minutes

For 4 servings
Calories – 648
Protein – 60g
Fibre – 8g

For 8 servings
Calories – 324
Protein – 30g
Fibre – 4g