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More, For All: Cultivating an Affordable Healthy Lifestyle in the Family
Here’s how you can guide your family to become health champions of tomorrow while on a budget
The new generation of
Filipino families is becoming more practical, especially with the rising cost
of living. Nowadays, they find it much better to make everything cost-effective,
including their meals. While this is a more sustainable and innovative choice,
some families sacrifice their overall nutrition to keep things on a budget.
That is why, in keeping with this year's celebration of
Nutrition Month, with the theme "Healthy diet gawing affordable for
all!" the National Nutrition Council (NNC) wants to
spread the message that every Filipino family should have greater access to
healthy, safe, and affordable food. The theme also emphasizes making food
commodities more stable and sufficient for every household.
A healthy lifestyle should not drain the family's bank account.
That is why Santé, a premier natural health and wellness product and service
provider, supports this year's Nutrition Month campaign by sharing a helpful
guide on how you and your family can cultivate a healthy lifestyle on a budget.
Prepare home-cooked meals with affordable but nutritious
ingredients. While home-cooked meals are typical in Filipino households, you
may sacrifice the meal you prepare because of the need for more time and
resources. You may cook fried, processed food (e.g., hotdogs, longganisa,
tocino, noodles, etc.) and canned goods. But there will always be more accessible,
affordable, and healthier meals that you can prepare. You can start by
exploring healthy dishes with cheap ingredients like ginisang ampalaya,
stir-fried tofu with eggplant, tinolang isda, monggo with malunggay,
and more.
Shop smarter and healthier. The local wet and dry
market will be your best friend if you want your family to keep things on a
budget. You can buy everything in bulk and get enough fresh produce to sustain
your family for at least two weeks. Stop buying frozen goods and opt for whole
foods such as grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables, which are usually
affordable and nutritious.
Regarding grocery shopping, look for promos and discounts and
buy generic brands to stretch your budget further. Consider buying in bulk for
non-perishable items like grains, nuts, and seeds.
Invest in and explore health and wellness resources. Nutrition
doesn't always come from food; it also comes from the vitamins and nutrients
you and your family can take. Always make sure that you set aside a budget to
sustain your family's daily vitamins. And don’t forget to go for generics.
You can also substitute other daily drinks with healthier ones.
For instance, Santé offers a variety of healthy drinks, such as Santé Fusion
Coffee, which can boost your family's energy while providing fiber and protein.
There's also Santé Choco Barley for the kids to enjoy because it's a sweet
treat packed with vitamins such as A and C. And for dads, Santé Boost Coffee
can improve their physical performance and is full of antioxidants because it
contains Tongkat Ali.
All of these consist of Santé Barley Grass, certified organic by
BioGro. That is why you'll never doubt the nutrients and vitamins these
products can give to your family.
Exercise as a family. Exercise doesn't have to
come with a hefty price tag. Look for free activities such as walking, biking,
hiking, or playing in local parks. Explore workout videos or apps that offer
home-based exercises without requiring expensive gym memberships or equipment.
And allow your kids to play outside after school or after finishing their
homework.
Remember, health and wellness should start within the family. It
should be a collective effort to make everyone live healthier lives, but that
does not mean it should be expensive and burdensome.
"We believe that the journey towards a healthy lifestyle is
continuous. When families start nurturing a culture of wellness, they are
investing in the present and laying the foundation for a future filled with
vitality and joy," said Joey Marcelo, chief executive officer of Santé.
Santé is one of the leading global manufacturers of products
with organic barley grass (certified organic by BioGro) grown and harvested in
New Zealand. With its mission to help people live better lives, the company
promotes, produces, and distributes premier natural health and wellness
products and services. Santé reminds everyone only to buy Santé products from
legitimate business owners and resellers and to report counterfeits.
To learn more about Santé Fusion Coffee, Santé Choco Barley,
Santé Boost Coffee, and other Santé products, visit its website at mySanté.com.
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