What is a Healthy Meal?
A healthy diet is a diet that maintains or improves overall health. A healthy diet provides the body with essential nutrition: fluid, macronutrients such as protein, micronutrients such as vitamins, and adequate fiber and food energy
Cheap Healthy Meals In South Africa
Lamb stew and steamed bread/
This is a simple meal idea that is simple to prepare and cheap. First, buy the lamb chops depending on the number of servings, and make a simple stew with the preferred seasoning. Then, steam the bread, and the meal is done
Chicken giblets stew
It is a simple idea that comes in handy on a budget. The chicken giblets are wet fried with preferred ingredients and seasoning to make a simple stew. It can be served with rice or bread when ready.
Fried chicken feet
Chicken feet are one of the byproducts of chicken meat but can be turned into a tasty delicacy. Whether wet or deep fried, it is one of the easiest ideas for supper in South Africa.
How can I eat healthy on a budget in South Africa?
Buy less takeaway foods and cook more at home. Not only do takeaway foods and convenience meals tend to be high in salt, sugar, and kilojoules, but they are also pricier than home-cooked meals.
Add plant-based proteins to meat dishes to extend the volume of the meal – such as adding lentils to savory mince.
How can I eat healthy in South Africa?
Eat dry beans, split peas, lentils, and soya regularly
Every week plan to include meals that use dry beans or soya instead of meat or chicken. Use dry beans, lentils, split peas, and soya as an ingredient in mixed dishes, such as samp and beans, rice and lentils, and beans in vegetable sauce with pasta.