#196 Eat well on a Budget! with Dr Rupy Aujla
16th May 2023
Today we’re talking all about eating well on a budget
We’re covering a selection of topics including:
- The cost of living and average costs of food shops in the UK
- What healthy means and how we can achieve that on a budget
- Quick wins and general rules of thumb for eating well for less
- What I do before the shop, at the shop and during the week
- Some of my favourite budget-friendly ingredients and also what not to cut corners on
- Plus I dive into proteins, frozen vs fresh and how you could potentially save £1000s per year on your food bill
Try this budget meal plan and tips
BBC iPlayer show: ‘Thrifty Cooking in The Doctor’s Kitchen’
Search: ‘Budget meals’ on the app
References/sources
Factors influencing our food choices
https://pressbooks.bccampus.ca/nutr1100/chapter/lifestyles-and-nutrition/
Average household spend:
https://www.nimblefins.co.uk/average-uk-household-cost-food#inc
Protein, Fresh vs Frozen:
https://examine.com/supplements/whey-protein/faq/plqmpl6-how-can-you-assess-protein-quality/
doi: 10.3390/nu11081825
doi: 10.1007/s00726-018-2640-5
doi: 10.1021/jf504890k
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