Health Cent$
Our Aim is to provide young individuals with the information they need to seek out affordable healthy choices.
08/10/2018
Whether you’re about to sit your HSC Exams, uni assessment period or have a deadline at work coming up, we have all relied on food or “stress eating” to manage our emotional state. This reaction is often regarded as toxic behaviour, and bad for our health - but what if eating comfort food wasn’t the problem?
Article: https://healthyisnotjustforthewealthy.wordpress.com/2018/10/08/stress-eating-eating-a-bag-of-guilt/
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If you would like information about how to combat stress eating head over to Healthy Hacks are Simple Snacks! They are a not-for-profit campaign that provides healthy, cheap and simple snacking alternatives for students during stressful exam periods!
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Stress Eating: Eating a Bag of Guilt Stress eating may not be the best habit in the world, but perhaps the worst issue that results from stress eating is the guilt that often follows. According to Michelle May, MD, author of Ea…
08/10/2018
It's always hard to save on food and eat healthy when every other week your friends want to eat out! We totally feel your struggle so we've put together a few simple tips that might help you cheat the cheap eats https://bit.ly/2QuuPLQ
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Cheap Eats. Cheats? It’s always a struggle trying to eat healthy when all your friends want to go out for dinner every other week. Oh, and there’s also the birthday dinner celebrations. Plus, you can’t say no to brunc…
It doesn't get easier than a 3 ingredient pancake recipe that's totally healthy, cheap and still tastes great! Don't forget to browse our website for more delicious recipes that are cheap and healthy https://bit.ly/2zWtKqC
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07/10/2018
Looking for cheap snacks that'll keep you fuller for longer? Check out our blog post on snack ideas that will save you money and keep you going throughout the day! https://bit.ly/2OLLMEg
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Snack Time! Staying fuller for longer It’s so important to eat foods that fill you up and satisfy your hunger. It also helps you save money, if you’re not hungry all the time, you eat less food and therefore spend less money! We’ve com…
06/10/2018
Happy Sunday Everyone! It’s already time to start thinking about the week ahead and complete your weekly food shop for meals for the rest of the week. But before you head to the supermarket check out our newest grocery shopping life hack. Did you know supermarkets have their own ‘Happy Hour’? When food is cheaper than normal during the day? Well we did and we tell you all about it this week on our website.
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Article:https://healthyisnotjustforthewealthy.wordpress.com/2018/10/07/supermarket-life-hack/
Supermarket Life Hack If the internet has provided us with anything it’s life hacks. Life hack articles basically the cheat sheets of life, providing tricks and simple solutions to improve everyday living. Well, this we…
Down, down the prices are down. Or are they? This week we looked at Australian consumers two biggest supermarkets chains and pit them against each other in order to find out which duopoly is the cheaper option to do your weekly shop.
Head over to find out! https://healthyisnotjustforthewealthy.wordpress.com/2018/10/04/coles-or-woolworths-where-is-the-cheapest-place-to-buy-groceries/
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01/10/2018
Buying the right ingredients for the right season will help you cut down those extra few $$ off your grocery shopping totals! Read our new blog post for some delicious Spring Salad recipes and cheaper alternative ingredients that will bring down the price of your meal 👉 https://bit.ly/2P0YPyw
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Spring Eats and cheaper substitutes… We’re well on our way through Spring and to ring in the new season, click here for an amazing list of 30 Spring salads by SBS. These are our top 3 favourites that can be totally affordable to make …
23/09/2018
It’s that time of the year again! Where us Australians slowly transition away from the inside dining table to enjoy our dinner outside and soak up that warm daylight savings sun! Relish those lovely Sunday afternoons sessions with our deliciously light and affordable seafood recipe! It’s bound to get you summer body ready.
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Check out the Health Cents website for more recipes and tip and tricks on eating healthy on a young Australian low-income budget.
You can also head over to our Instagram to see our other recipes in actions and receive food special updates so you’re always in the loop!
Lemon Pepper Hoki and Sweet Potato Seafood is said to be one of the most luxurious and expensive dishes around the world. Luxurious yes, expensive no. This meal only costs $5 per serving! If you checked our article detailing how to …
20/09/2018
Having trouble finding cheap but quality food? Enter Organic Food Markets where you can get fresh produce at high quality. Don't forget the key to saving money here is bulk buying! Have a read of our new blog post about why you should start bulk buying from organic food markets and it’s various benefits 👉 https://bit.ly/2NY58pt
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The Art of the “Bulk Buy” – Organic Food Markets One of the best strategies for cutting down on food costs is BULK BUYING. Grab your cartons, boxes or whatever containers that can hold heaps of food and head on down to the markets! While your loc…
18/09/2018
What a great read this is, definitely some handy tips on what food is healthy and cheap.
Brain Food: 7 Healthy, Affordable Study Breakfasts Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Guest blogger Christina Battons shares seven foods to consider for breakfast.
17/09/2018
We looked into the food spending habits of the average Australian consumer and discovered if it was actually even possible to live off $64 a week.
Find out what we discovered over at our Website: https://healthyisnotjustforthewealthy.wordpress.com/2018/09/17/can-you-live-off-64-a-week/
Head over to our Instagram to see our recipes and receive food special updates!
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Can You Live Off $64 a Week? Can You Live Off $64 a Week? Well, this week we are helping you break that number down.
Everyone loves a good breakfast when they wake up on a saturday morning? Whether it is poached eggs or an acai bowl, you want this meal to be healthy, affordable and don't forget delicious. We searched high and low to find the best cafes in Sydney that will satisfy our morning cravings and would cost no more than $10.
Visit our website below to find out where you should head to tomorrow for breakfast
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13/09/2018
Some fascinating information here. Did you know that freezing vegetables and fruit preserves most vitamins. For more interesting facts check these guys out and do be sure to purchase their October issue, we certainly will be.
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10 things we’ve learnt: October - Healthy Food Guide 10 things we learnt while researching the October 2018 issue. The recommended daily sodium limit for adults is no more than one teaspoon of salt. How much sodium is in those crackers? In the post-war decades, prior to the 1960s when people started turning back to whole foods for health reasons, proc...
12/09/2018
What are superfoods really? Some of you might be thinking they’re those expensive, exotic foods that everyone posts about on Instagram. The reality is that superfoods are actually super common and you’ve probably eaten some today! Check out our new blog post to find out more https://bit.ly/2oZf3wX
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What’s really super? – Superfoods explained When you hear the word superfood you immediately think of hipster cafes in Melbourne, Acai bowls and other “Instragrammable” foods. Now, you might want to hold onto something but the word “Su…
09/09/2018
It’s that glorious time of the week again, after slaving away at work a beautiful check is dropped right into your bank account...aannnnnd it’s gone. We have all found ourselves in this situation, spending our whole hard-earned paycheck on food. So then how much should you really be spending on food?
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How Much Should You Be $pending? How much should you really be spending on food?
08/09/2018
If you don’t believe that you can eat healthy on budget, you need to check out this amazing article written by Danii Martin with tips that will save you not only those extra $$ but also time if you’re on a busy schedule! Something as simple as chopping up your vegetables for the week ahead can save you those extra few minutes of sleep in the morning. Hungry Healthy Happy by Dannii Martin https://bit.ly/2QetqJW - CS
Healthy Eating on a Budget - Hungry Healthy Happy Healthy eating doesn't have to be expensive - most people would be surprised at how it doesn’t have to cost any more than buying junk food – it just takes a little bit of preparation. Here are my top tips for Healthy Eating On A Budget.
04/09/2018
Need Advice on how to eat right on a budget? Look no further than The Kitchn . One of the tips was to buy fresh produce when it’s in season and on sale and to freeze it. “In the summer I will buy three or four dozen ears of corn when it is two ears for a dollar or less. Then you have corn for cheap for several months, and the same goes with other vegetables”. For more handy tips visit our website,
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