There’s no need to splash the cash to pack goodness into your meals. With the help of our expert nutritionist Kerry Torrens, we’ve compiled a list of everyday ingredients that make budget-friendly swaps for trendy but expensive so-called ‘superfoods’. Our choices are generally just as nutritious – if not even better for you – than voguish and pricey powders or berries.
WHAT’S A ‘SUPERFOOD’?
Most of us consider a ‘superfood’ to be one that provides plenty of health benefits. The term is widely used as a marketing tool, to persuade us that certain foods are superior to others. The truth is, no single food will make a diet healthy or counteract the effects of an unhealthy lifestyle. What’s more, many ‘superfoods’ don’t live up to their marketing straplines anyway. Instead, make your diet as varied and nutritious as possible.
Switch it up
While trendy ‘health’ foods can be expensive, you can reap many of the same benefits with budget-friendly swaps – read on to learn more
Although coconut oil is popular as a ‘health’ food, some of the claims associated with it are controversial. Virgin coconut
