How you can eat healthy on a budget

How you can eat healthy on a budget

The UAE is well and truly a food lovers’ paradise. While there is a fabulous choice of dining spots in top-notch restaurants dishing out mouth-watering fare, those who prefer to cook at home have the opportunity of shopping at supermarket whose aisles are brimming with produce from the world over. While food options are aplenty, what is also important is choosing healthy produce and eating clean. With Dubai Fitness Challenge starting tomorrow (Oct 29), this could be just the time to make healthy food choices. But if you thought choosing foods that are both nutritious and which do not burn a hole in the pocket could be tricky, you may be wrong. If experts are to be believed, it is not too difficult to eat healthy and within a budget. According to Juliot Vinolia, Head of Dietary Services at Medeor Hospital, Dubai, eating healthy on a budget is very achievable. ‘The only challenge is the time you have to invest in planning it,’ she says. Some of her top recommendations include pre-planning the menu every three days, chasing food sales and offers, using online apps to make smart purchases, and investing in quality cookware to put that nourishing menu on