How To Eat Healthy In South Africa

Below is How To Eat Healthy In South Africa

Healthy eating is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. Use the Food Guide and the Guidelines for Healthy Eating to learn more about the best food choices for your healthy eating plan.

South African experts developed the Guidelines for Healthy Eating 10 years ago to provide information to South Africans to help them make healthy food choices; recently, the guidelines were reviewed and updated to be in line with new scientific evidence. 

Revised general food-based dietary guidelines for South Africans, 2012

Enjoy a variety of foods.

Be active!

Make starchy foods part of most meals.

Eat plenty of vegetables and fruit every day.

Eat dry beans, split peas, lentils, and soya regularly.

Have milk, maas, or yogurt every day.

Fish, chicken, lean meat, or eggs can be eaten daily.

Drink lots of clean, safe water.

Use fats sparingly. Choose vegetable oils, rather than hard facts.

Use sugar and foods and drinks high in sugar sparingly.

Use salt and food high in salt sparingly.

How can I eat healthy and cheap in South Africa?

Protein

The quickest way to cut your groceries bill is by curbing your appetite for red meat.

Opt for one meatless day per week.

Make the meat in your dishes go further by mixing in kidney beans, mixed beans, lentils, or even baked beans.

Prepare stews from tough and more affordable cuts of meat.

What is the best diet in South Africa?

Fruit and vegetables: enjoy a variety, either fresh or frozen, and aim for at least 5 a day.

Beans and lentils for high-quality carbohydrates, protein, and fiber. Low fat or fat-free dairy foods such as milk or yogurt for calcium, protein, minerals, and vitamins.