From brain dust to maple water, we’re always hearing about the latest superfoods promising to completely transform our health and life.
But we’re always a little bit skeptical of them. Because when it comes down to it, many of our favourite everyday foods stack up just as high in the nutrition stakes as these so called “superfoods” (and don’t come with the crazy price tag).
Need a little more convincing? These easy food swaps prove you don’t need to spend a fortune to eat well!
1. Spirulina vs spinach.
You’ve probably heard the hype about the water plant spirulina. While it is very nutritionally dense, it can set you back onwards of $30 a jar!
Our solution? Chuck a handful of spinach in your smoothie instead. It’s packed with the same kinds of antioxidants, iron and vitamin C than it’s sea-dwelling distant cousin.
2. Chia seeds vs eggs.
Don’t get us wrong, we love chucking a few chia seeds in our recipes for their amazing Omega-3 benefits. But they can be a little on the expensive side, so you don’t want to be buying up bags and bags of the stuff.
If you need an Omega-3 boost, look to the humble egg for a daily dose. You’ll also get a hit protein, iodine and essential vitamins!
3. Acai berries vs blueberries.
Rest assured, you don’t have to spend all your pennies on an exotic Amazonian berry to reap the benefits of antioxidants!
Blueberries are one of our favourite low-fructose fruits and are actually said to contain the highest amount of antioxidants of any fruit and vegetables out there. They may even improve vision and memory!
Grab a $5 bag of frozen blueberries from the supermarket for your freezer stash and bung them in speedy smoothies or homemade muffins.
Triple Coconut & Blueberry Muffins
4. Electrolyte balancing water vs regular ol’ water.
We’re told all summer to stay hydrated with fancy, fructose-filled powders and drinks.
But with many containing an overpriced mix of water, sugar and salt, sticking with tap water is a much healthier (and free!) alternative for keeping things in balance. Plus, you can jazz up your H2O with fresh herbs or fruit.
5. Salmon vs sardines.
Yes, we love our salmon just as much as the next person. But it’s about time Sarah’s favourite little fish got the love they deserve!
Not only are sardines a smidge of the price of salmon, they’re incredibly sustainable and very low in mercury. Plus, the edible bones also mean they’re rich in calcium. Winning!
6. Maca vs pepitas.
Turns out, pepitas have many more benefits than giving a nice crunch to baked goods!
Before splurging on a Peruvian plant powder to balance out your hormones, look at incorporating this tiny pumpkin seed into your diet. It’s high levels of zinc can help hormones get around the body more easily and also boost progesterone, crucial for keeping our reproductive systems in check.
7. Juice cleanses vs leafy greens.
Whether it’s cold-pressed, single origin or even organic, juicing strips away all the fibre and nutrient-dense pulp from your fruit and veg.
This leaves a load of fructose to be dumped right on your main cleansing organ, the liver (a ironic fact about juice cleanses, really). Oh, and did we mention that these cleanses can cost hundreds of dollars a day?!
We prefer to eat our fruit whole (and stick to 1–2 pieces daily). And if you want to keep things, er, cleansed and moving along, add more cheap ‘n’ leafy greens to your diet with a nice, crunchy salad!
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