8 Healthy Recipes You Can Make On A Budget

One of the reasons why a lot of people eat unhealthy meals is that clean and nutritious dishes and their ingredients cost more. Highly processed products are cheaper, more accessible, and easy to prepare because they’re mainstream.

In this blog post, I’m going to show you that eating healthy meals doesn’t have to be costly. I present to you simple recipes with ingredients that don’t cost much and would help you keep fit.

1. Cool Beans Salad

Kidney beans are legumes rich in protein. It’s a good substitute for meat and the basmati rice will keep you full until your next meal. To make it even healthier, reduce the amount of rice you mix in the bowl. Then, increase the kidney, black beans, and corn ratio.

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2. Apples 'n' Onion Topped Chops

Green apples contain pectin - a compound that promotes the growth of good bacteria in your gut. Cook it with onion slices and pork loin chops for a flavorful meaty meal. Did you know that onions also have vitamin C? It’s a vegetable that boosts your skin health and immunity.

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3. Red Pepper and Parmesan Tilapia

Tilapia is one of the most nutritious fish types out there. They’re rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and choline - a nutrient responsible for optimal brain function. Pair it with red pepper and you’ll have an additional source of vitamin A for protein synthesis and muscle growth.

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4. Spiced Roast Chicken and Vegetables

Aside from being spices and cooking ingredients, black pepper and olive oil are known to be rich in antioxidants. Before rubbing the chicken with these ingredients and other seasonings, make small cuts to increase the flavor absorption.

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5. Beefy Stuffed Sweet Potato

The red wine vinegar doesn’t only bring flavor to the ground beef, sweet potato, and carrots, but it also helps lower your blood sugar levels. This Latin-inspired dish is one of the few foods that provide both fitness and beauty benefits. Just be careful to scoop out the sweet potato flesh to avoid tearing its skin.

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6. Bean, Kale, and Egg Stew

If you want a vegetarian meal, try the bean, kale, and egg stew. It’s the perfect protein-rich meal for colder days. Plus, the kale in it is abundant in vitamin K - a fat-soluble compound necessary in producing healthy bone tissue.

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7. Quick Chicken Hummus Bowl

Hummus is a great source of dietary fiber. It makes you stay full for longer, prevents unnecessary food cravings, and helps in reducing weight. But the highlight of this meal aside from the chicken is the pomegranate seeds.

These seeds are rich in punicic acid - a polyunsaturated fatty acid that protects the collagen fibers in your skin. As a result, your wounds heal faster and the appearance of scars is reduced.

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8. Curried Cod

Aside from tilapia fillet which was the other fish ingredient used on this list, cod fillet also has the same nutrients found in it. The only difference about this recipe is that it uses curry powder. Curry is known to have antibacterial properties. Adding it to your weekly diet is one good way to boost your oral health and immune system.

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Eating healthily for a healthy and sexy body is easy. It doesn’t require you to drain your wallet. All you need is to be ingenious when it comes to cooking and combining flavors. You also need to be knowledgeable about the nutrients of the ingredients you’re using.

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