LENTILS are very affordable and provide a great source of protein, fibre, iron and manganese. | GAEL MARCEL Unsplash
STEPS TO GOOD HEALTH
Science shows that a healthy lifestyle has levels and can be affordable depending on the one you choose. Viwe Ndongeni-Ntlebi BEING healthy does not need to be expensive. Eating a well-balanced diet is a key component to living a long and healthy life. But, starting a healthy lifestyle can be hard, intimidating and even expensive if you follow all the healthy hints that are available on the market. While there is some truth to the fact that eating fresh, whole food can cost more than highly processed products, eating well and in a way that enhances health doesn’t have to break the bank.
Over the years I learnt that being healthy is possible on a budget. It is only when you try to keep up with all the health trends that you start digging too much into your pocket. This is not just about my personal experience. Science shows that a healthy lifestyle has levels and can be inexpensive depending on the level you choose. According to Amrit Devgun, naturopathic doctor and applied ayurvedic practitioner at Northwestern Health Sciences
University, healthy eating falls on a spectrum. Like exercising, eating well can start with small steps. For example, introducing conventional produce into your diet is better than not eating fruits and vegetables at all. “If you can’t afford fresh organic produce, shop for pesticide-free fruits and vegetables in the freezer aisle,” she says. “If expensive meats aren’t doable, substitute with tofu or other alternatives, like beans or lentils.” Kelly Haws, PhD, associate
