Take 500 Rs from your budget and complete your nutrition.
By Nmami Agarwal 04-Mar 2023 Reading Time: 3 Mins
In today’s world, it’s easy to get caught up in the notion that healthy eating is expensive. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. With a little planning and some smart choices, it’s possible to get proper nutrition on a budget. In this blog post, we’ll explore some tips and tricks for eating healthy without breaking the bank.
Before we go into details but first let us understand how to always be reasonable.
- Plan your meals: Plan your meals for the week ahead of time and make a shopping list. This will help you avoid impulse purchases and ensure you have all the ingredients you need.
- Buy in bulk: Buying in bulk can often save you money, especially when it comes to staples like rice, beans, and oats. Look for bulk bins at your local grocery store or consider joining a bulk buying club.
- Buy in-season produce: Buying produce when it is in season can be more affordable than buying out-of-season produce. Check your local farmer’s market or grocery store for in-season fruits and vegetables.
Here are some tips and tricks to get complete nutrition for Rs 500 a month.
- If you are a non-vegetarian then use chicken, if a plant-based protein is what you are looking at then Sattu is a very high source of protein. Sattu is reasonable and you’d get it under 100 kg.
- For calcium by sesame seeds, ragi. They are plant-based and very high in calcium.
- For vitamins buy all the local vegetables in season. Fresh seasonal produce will always have more vitamins and will be easily absorbed.
- For Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, consume flaxseeds. Along with a host of other health benefits, it also has a high amount of omega-3 & 6 fatty acids.
- For antioxidants and to fight free radicals in your body have cinnamon tea in the morning. They are inexpensive and extremely beneficial.
- To promote melatonin in the body have a glass of milk before bed. It helps to promote sleep.
- For iron it is important to have lentils and beans and leafy vegetables.
By following these tips and tricks, you can get the nutrition you need without breaking the bank. With a little planning and some smart choices, healthy eating can be affordable and delicious.