10 superfoods that are also budget friendly
Did you know that in our Zing Wellbeing Program we also have a 7 day BUDGET health meal plan? (we also have dairy free meal plans, menopause meal plans, gut friendly, vegetarian meal plans, variety meal plans and LOTS more coming!)
So in celebration of this we are going to focus on how budget friendly foods can be extremely good for us!
And today we are looking at budget friendly foods that can help to balance our hormones.
And you can join the Zing Wellbeing program. which gives you access to ALL our recipes, meal plans, challenges, coaching and support here
10 superfoods that are budget friendly
All real foods are SUPER foods. The key word here is REAL. Real, whole foods are medicine, and they all possess innate abilities to serve our bodies and communicate with our cells in their unique way.
There have been many foods in the last few years that have been touted as superfoods, and it has become a word associated with expensive, hard to pronounce and alternative health foods.
However, we have always known that oats give us energy and beetroot makes us poop. We may just not have known exactly why, and we didn’t think of them as super- they are just everyday foods that we eat to help keep us full and make us feel like we can face the day.
Our humble plant foods as well as nut and seeds are often the most SUPER of all the super foods and they don’t burn a whole in your pocket!
10 superfoods that are also budget friendly
- Almond - high in magnesium, calcium, protein and good fats these super nuts are the perfect addition to the diet for recovery. They also keep you full and help stabilise blood sugar levels as they are slow burning fuel for your body. The perfect addition to an afternoon fruit of veg snack to make the energy from other foods last longer.
- Coconut - the ultimate fat, coconut keeps us full, satiated and helps stabilise blood sugar levels as it is slow burning fuel for your body. Coconut is also antimicrobial so is perfect for keeping any nasty bugs at bay. It will help keep your mind switched on fighting brain fog and is great for your hair, skin and nails as well!
- Carrot - full of the powerful antioxidant beta carotene which is super important for good skin so it will help to clear any blemishes and also supports your immune system. Carrots also reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer with this amazing antioxidant, fighting free radicals in the body.
- Beetroot - full of nitric oxide, it relaxes the blood vessels and increases oxygen circulation in the blood. Perfect for those with high blood pressure. Beetroot is great for detoxifying the liver so will assist with weight maintenance, liver detox and cleansing.
- Banana - we all know bananas are rich in potassium but what does that mean? It means that they can help reduce high blood pressure and stroke as potassium helps to stop hardening of the arteries. Banana also has a knack of reducing reflux as its works like an antacid so is great for great healing. They are also jammed with energy so are perfect for a pre-workout snack or if you are just on the go and need a pickup. Perfect component of an energy smoothie!
- Goji Berry - the ultimate berry! They are unlike any other berry as they are full of protein including 18 essential amino acids. Plus, more beta carotene than our carrot friends, high vitamin C, B2, A, iron and selenium. Full of antioxidants which are great for the skin and in preventing cancer.
- SPICES! Ginger - is warming encouraging the blood to move around the body. It is also anti-inflammatory and can assist with pain, cramps, cold hands and feet and arthritis. A little ginger each day can assist in healing a leaky gut as well.
- Chia seed – the ultimate seed, chia is thought to be the most nutritious food in the world. Plus, we now grown the majority of it here in Australia in the KiImberlys. Full of omega 3, 6 and 9, antioxidants, protein, calcium, protein, magnesium and fibre these little miracle seeds are anti-inflammatory, blood sugar balancing, satiating and great for detoxing the gut and bowels.
- Himalayan Salt - avoiding refined salt is most important due to the additions of nasty chemicals and bleaching. Pink salt helps to balance electrolytes in the body so that you hydrate better while providing a huge array of micronutrients. It also has healing properties and is known for its effect on allergies, sinus and asthma. It aids is nutrient absorption and helps to reduce fluid retention and maintain an acid-alkaline balance in the body.
- Cacao – a natural antidepressant and stress reliever! Cacao is full of antioxidants which keep our mind sharp and our skin young. Plus, it’s the highest magnesium food in the world which is important in preventing cramps and headaches (hence why we girls crave it around our cycles!) as well as helping with stress and anxiety. It is the most mineral rich superfood, energising, mood enhancing, increases serotonin levels in the brain (feel good chemical). Almost double ORAC value as acai berry. Rich in polyphenols to help reduce cholesterol and support heart health.
Mel is a Medical Herbalist, Naturopath, Nutritionist, Iridologist, and Trainer.
MHlthSc(D&A), BHlthSc(Comp Med), AdvDip WHM, AdvDip Nat, AdvDip NutMed, Dip Iridology
After graduating as a Medical Herbalist top of her class and with a scholarship in 2011, Mel opened her private practice. She has since completed further qualifications in Nutritional Medicine and Naturopathy, as well as a Bachelor Degree of Health Science, in Complimentary Medicine.
In 2023 Mel completed a Master in Health Science in Drug and Alcohol Addiction.
Mel has extensive clinical experience with a range of hormonal conditions and transitions including menopause, PMDD, PMS, PCOS and the changes females with ADHD may experience with hormonal changes.
She has a special interest in both endometriosis and adenomyosis having personal and professional experience with these conditions.
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