Thursday, 17 August 2023

Healthy Eating Tips for Cost Conscious Times

An estimated 32% of Brits are worried about nutrients due to rising living costs


The concerning news is from a recent Yougov survey commissioned by the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF). The survey revealed that 68% of people have changed their weekly shopping patterns due to the cost-of-living crisis. Some 26% people now have concerns about being able to afford enough fruit and vegetables to ensure their family eats well — bad news for all those trying to adhere to a healthy lifestyle. The ongoing crisis has also driven Brits to reduce key food items from shopping lists, such as fresh fruit and veg (17%) and dairy products (13%).

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Simple Healthy Eating Plans to Stay on Track

But you can keep costs down and stay on track with some simple healthy eating plans, according to the BNF.

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Healthy Eating Week and Access to Resources

The theme of this year's Healthy Eating Week, the organisation's flagship annual event, was dubbed, ‘For Everyone' — it believes that everyone should have access to the knowledge and resources that support a healthy balanced diet, no matter what grocery prices are doing in the shops. The Foundation has released a range of resources including simple — and cheap — healthy recipes to keep you and the family fed well during the current cost of living crisis.

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Five Basic Tenets for Good Healthy Eating Habits

  • Focus on fibre
  • Get at least 5 a day
  • Vary your protein
  • Stay hydrated
  • Reduce food waste

Simple advice, but powerful and effective, and kind to your pockets, if followed regularly.

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Importance of a Healthy Diet for Wellbeing

“Having a healthy diet is essential for wellbeing and plays a key role in children's growth and development,” said Elaine Hindal, BNF'S chief executive.

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Delicious and Easy-to-Cook Recipes

Delicious family-favourite and easy-to-cook recipes include Bean and Plantain Stew, Mushroom & Chickpea Curry and Green Mac & Cheese.

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Focus on Fibre for a Healthy Digestive System

Fibre is a type of carbohydrate that the body cannot break down and so it passes through our gut into our large intestine (or colon). It is found naturally in plant foods like wholegrains, beans, nuts, fruit and vegetables and is sometimes added to foods or drinks. It also helps to keep our digestive system healthy and helps to prevent constipation. To get enough in our diets it is important to include a variety of fibre-providing foods regularly, such as wholemeal bread, wholegrain breakfast cereals, brown pasta or rice, fruit, vegetables, peas, beans, nuts, seeds and potatoes with skins.

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