Foods, the essential part to keep alive and survive. Some people said that they eat to live. Some people said that they live to eat. Either you're eat-live or live-eat person, you have to eat or else, you die. Eating goods doesn't say much when money is inside. But the budget for healthy eating might cost you a dream, which is too much frustration while lingered at the market. Instant noodles might be the best choice.
But, cheap foods aren't that bad--the guilt might be they're cheap, that's all. Nothing's wrong to admit you can't buy good foods every month. So, here~ five cheap foods you can find in every market.
Eggs.
Eggs (duck or chicken-whatever it is) are the cheapest food you can buy. You can buy a set or few, according to your need. You can manipulate all kinds of recipe by using eggs-you fried, scrambles, boiled, whipped et cetera. I think you might heard the tale or myth about the unhealthy things of the egg. Wrong~ According to American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eggs helps solving few disease such as:
- Egg yolk contain Choline, which reduce the percentage of getting breast cancer. So, feel free to whip your egg yolk.
- Egg yolk also contain lutein and zeaxanthin (two antioxidants) which increase the ability to see clear even you're in your golden.
- Eat omelets a day can shrink your waist according to Louisiana State University test over obese people (it helps reducing 65 percent of their weight so, interested?)
- It helps to sustain your weight (because eggs contain amino acids which helps your body to absorb).
- White eggs can be used for facial mask (add honey, or well-blended cucumber- to fade the black spot)
Depending on the side dishes you add inside your egg and eating habits, special eggs might cost you some extra issues. I mean, disadvantages so, be careful with unhappy chicken eggs.
Bread
The best thing about bread is the power of fiber; the great source of your energy. So great for sandwich parties and moment (meal, lunch, dinner) but of course you have to be creative to attract your own taste. There are different kind of breads you can find at the nearest shop and of course, the most recognizable bread must be white bread for the wholemeal, which keep you full longer and contain thiamine, folate, magnesium, and vitamin E (check the nutrition label at the bread package). Others might be:
- Rye: dark rye grain contain low glycemic index, it has high fiber content and good sources of magnesium and protein.
- Soy and linseed: Good for heart and artery benefits and it helps to low your cholesterol. Plus, according to PR Newswire UK, by including soy and linseed bread in dietary helps reducing the menopause symptoms.
- White bread does not have much calories-great for reducing weight.
- Women who eat whole-wheat bread have a chance to have a slimmer body than women who eat white breads. It also helps to reduce heart disease, risk of inflammations, good in digestive system (so you don't have to clench your booty)
- Eating bread helps to prevent cancer (for women, especially) and diabetes.
But good to remember, eating bread with preservatives are bad for health. Choose the natural one (honey, molasses or the healthy jam)
Cucumber
Cucumber is much cheaper than broccoli. Agree? Of course. You can add cucumber in sandwich, salads, or side dishes. It taste delicious, mild and refreshing your taste bud. You know what's the best in cucumber? Try this:
- Cucumber peels are rich insoluble fiber, while the softer part rich in soluble fiber. Insoluble fiber helps to clean inside your digestive system like a broom, while soluble fiber attracts water and helping to soften your stool (constipation dis-activated ~)
- Cucumber contains a lot of water so logically, it is naturally low in calories and good for dietary.
- It contains hidden beta carotene (vitamin A) which is good for your eye health and vision.
- Eating cucumber helps stimulate healthy urination.
- It contain folic acid and other vitamin presence such as vitamin A, B, C, magnesium and potassium so it's good for pregnant woman. It helps to reduce a chance of the infant to get diabetes (usually, Diabetes Type 1) or allergies.
- Eating cucumber helps to strengthen the immunity (because of vitamin C), reduce the risk of stroke, asthma and cardiovascular disease (your heart) and prevent stress.
- Facial news~ cucumber can be used to soothing stress on your face, whitening your skin and reducing the black eye circle.
Raisins
According to Muslim practice, eating raisins are good for memory and learning. Despite of its colour and wrinkly appearance, raisins are been considered better than candies. You can add raisins inside your cake, home-made choco ball, eat with cereals and et cetera. So, if you're craving to eat chocolate or snack, try eating raisins or any snacks that contain raisins. So, still wondering about raisins? Read this:
- Raisins contain a lot of sugar (fructose and sucrose) so it's good source for energy.
- It contain fiber and easy to absorb water so it's good for digestive system and constipation solver.
- It helps to enhance mouth health (for those who facing smelly mouth problem). Raisins contain oleanolic acid which is also good to prevent gingivitis and cavities.
- Raisins are the source of calcium so it can help to strengthen the bone and teeth.
- The potassium and magnesium inside raisins help to prevent heart disease, reduce acidity and remove toxins from the body.
- Good news for married couple, raisins contain amino acid (called as arginine) which helps to arouse the libido.
- Eating raisin prevents colon cancer, treats anemia (blood problem), and it contain antibacterial so it helps prevent infection. Great, huh?
Banana
Bananana~ one of good and cheap fruit. Compare to the price of apple, pineapple, mango or grape, banana is much cheaper and contain much vitamins that good for health. Besides, the simple sweet taste of banana makes everyone enjoy this fruit and you can do many things with banana- for desert, cookies, cake, bread, muffin, fruit salad, et cetera. Other things might be its benefit. You wanna know?
- Do you know 'an apple a day' slogan? Try 'a banana a day'. It's cheaper. It contains antioxidants, vitamin B6, and manganese-which is good for muscles grow, nerve impulses, and physical performance (sport), digestive system and metabolism.
- It contain folic acid- good for pregnancy, reduce the risk of stroke and reduce depression which improve by serotonin.
- Banana contain carbohydrates, which is good to eat after work out and as a replacement of other snacks during lunch.
- Potassium in banana helps to avoid cramps after exercise or walking.
- Vitamin C in banana boost the immune system. Try banana when you get flue.
- The fresh mashed banana facial also helps to glow your skin (Indian people believes this)
For those who have trouble in weight loss, banana contain caloric value so please look at banana from the balance perspective and check your banana consumption.
#MaGi2012
References
http://www.3fatchicks.com/10-health-benefits-of-raisins/
http://www.benefitsofeating.com/cucumbers/
http://www.livestrong.com/article/467346-cucumber-peel-benefits/
http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/can-daily-bread-beat-the-menopause-156671805.html
http://www.womenshealthandfitness.com.au/diet-nutrition/diet-plans/337-bread-which-is-best
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/benefits-of-eggs
http://www.benefitsofeating.com/bananas/
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