But in the interest of not going bankrupt while attempting to eat well, I've been looking into some purse friendly superfoods too.
Here are my 7 favourite bargain superfoods…
1. Turmeric
There's stacks of scientific research to suggest that turmeric is one of the best sources of health-boosting antioxidants. I like a turmeric tea at 4pm to ditch that afternoon slump and, bonus points, it's meant to reduce bloating.
Make your own turmeric drink by popping some in a tea pot with grated ginger and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper. Add boiling water, leave to cool, strain and pour. Chuck in some lemon or honey if you have a sweet tooth.
You can pick up turmeric root at any supermarket's spice counter for like £1.
Make your own turmeric drink by popping some in a tea pot with grated ginger and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper. Add boiling water, leave to cool, strain and pour. Chuck in some lemon or honey if you have a sweet tooth.
You can pick up turmeric root at any supermarket's spice counter for like £1.
2. Cayenne pepper
This little wonder aids digestion, boosts metabolism and is said to help protect you against colds. I sprinkle some on poached eggs, add to mashed avocado and put a dash in raw hot chocolate too.
This little wonder aids digestion, boosts metabolism and is said to help protect you against colds. I sprinkle some on poached eggs, add to mashed avocado and put a dash in raw hot chocolate too.
Another £1 winner.
3. Sunflower seeds
These guys are jam-packed with fibre, vitamin E, magnesium and selenium. Great before a workout, as a snack or sprinkled onto salads.
Less than £1.
4. Cinnamon
Cinnamon's a bit of a dreamboat, regulating your blood sugar levels and reducing food cravings. Throw a teaspoon into your morning smoothie for a nice flavour boost.
Another £1-er.
3. Sunflower seeds
These guys are jam-packed with fibre, vitamin E, magnesium and selenium. Great before a workout, as a snack or sprinkled onto salads.
Less than £1.
4. Cinnamon
Cinnamon's a bit of a dreamboat, regulating your blood sugar levels and reducing food cravings. Throw a teaspoon into your morning smoothie for a nice flavour boost.
Another £1-er.
5. Water
Water with charcoal in it, birch water, water made from artichokes (srsly)… There's a trend for fancy H20 coming our way.
But guess what? There's no need to spend £5 a bottle on water that's been squeezed from a dessert cactus. Get yourself a water filter, turn on your tap and boom, that's your hydration sorted. I'm not sure if I hit the recommended 2 litres a day but I make sure I always have a cup of hot water on my desk.
John Lewis do water filters from £16.
6. All the vegetables
Natural, fresh from the ground food is just about the best way to take on a whole lot of good stuff. I'm a big fan of kale, the most nutrient-dense green veg, but I also like to fill my trolley with loads of different coloured veg. They look pretty and inject a whole variety of vitamins and minerals into your diet.
7. Eggs
The complete package! Protein, healthy fats and they're oeuf-ully tasty too. (See what I did there? Yeah, sorry).
Make sure you get eggs from happy hens who've been free to roam.
John Lewis do water filters from £16.
Natural, fresh from the ground food is just about the best way to take on a whole lot of good stuff. I'm a big fan of kale, the most nutrient-dense green veg, but I also like to fill my trolley with loads of different coloured veg. They look pretty and inject a whole variety of vitamins and minerals into your diet.
7. Eggs
The complete package! Protein, healthy fats and they're oeuf-ully tasty too. (See what I did there? Yeah, sorry).
Make sure you get eggs from happy hens who've been free to roam.
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