Dietitian reveals her top 5 healthy picks at ALDI – are any of your favourites on the list?
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Making smart choices at the grocery store is one way to stay healthy. It is important that the meals you prepare contribute to a diet that is both wholesome and well-balanced.
That is why shopping for groceries can be a challenging experience for anyone, especially for those who are just beginning their transition to a healthier way of living.
There are just so many different food options available on the shelves, and it can be pretty intimidating to understand them all! Not to mention the fact that the healthier-for-you options almost always come with a higher price tag…
Here, an Australian dietitian explains how maintaining a super-healthy grocery list doesn't have to be difficult, and it doesn't have to break the bank either.
All you need are some healthy product recommendations and a trusty supermarket that offers the best deals on the market!
Aside from being a professional dietitian and nutritionist, Susie Burrell is also a mum to her twin boys, Gus and Harry. That is why she knows how important it is to choose the healthiest food options while shopping.
In one of her most recent posts on Instagram, she shared with her followers a haul of her recommended healthy food finds in one of the most budget-friendly supermarkets in the country – ALDI!
Many of her supermarket choices are inexpensive and also low in calories and fat. Credit: Instagram/susieburrelldietitian.
These are the items that she bought:
Urban Eats Chinese-style Pork Dumplings
Her first top pick is the brand's own pork dumplings, which come in a freezer-safe plastic bag. She claims that these pork dumplings have an incredible flavour, and she also says that they have minimal fat content.
They don't have any MSG either! MSG, or Monosodium glutamate, is a known flavour enhancer that can be harmful in excessive amounts.
FIT Lemon and Pepper Chicken Meal
With a variety of low-carb options available for Aussies seeking to monitor their weight, the FIT series of frozen meals—which cost Susie $6 each—were a huge hit. The Lemon and Pepper Chicken variant is the second one added to her grocery list.
Ocean Royale Mussels in Tomato and Garlic Sauce
The mussels in tomato and garlic sauce are another one of Susie's favourites, and the main reason for this is that a pack of them only costs $3.99. What a bargain!
'They are so high in zinc, and they are a quick and easy meal,' said the mum.
Portview Tuna & Beans and Tuna Ready Meal
Susie also said that ALDI's ready-made tuna meals, which cost between $2 and $3 depending on the flavour, are good healthy options in the supermarket. The protein content of these meals is really high, and they are very simple to put together. Perfect for busy folks!
Moser Roth Finest Dark Mint
Last but not least, Susie's choice for a low-calorie dessert is a bar of dark mint chocolate that comes in convenient serving-sized packs.
The mum claims that they only have 140 calories each, and they taste absolutely divine. Win-win!
In one of her earlier posts, Susie also gave a rundown of the low-calorie and inexpensive veggies Aussies should prioritise while compiling their winter grocery lists.
Here's her list of budget-friendly veggie swaps:
If you are looking for recipes on where you can use your freshly bought veggies, feel free to head over to the Cooking and Recipes forum on the SDC website! There, you can find various food recipes that will surely be a hit at the dining table.
If you have more budget-friendly and healthy food items to add to the list, share them with us in the comments below!
That is why shopping for groceries can be a challenging experience for anyone, especially for those who are just beginning their transition to a healthier way of living.
There are just so many different food options available on the shelves, and it can be pretty intimidating to understand them all! Not to mention the fact that the healthier-for-you options almost always come with a higher price tag…
Here, an Australian dietitian explains how maintaining a super-healthy grocery list doesn't have to be difficult, and it doesn't have to break the bank either.
All you need are some healthy product recommendations and a trusty supermarket that offers the best deals on the market!
Aside from being a professional dietitian and nutritionist, Susie Burrell is also a mum to her twin boys, Gus and Harry. That is why she knows how important it is to choose the healthiest food options while shopping.
In one of her most recent posts on Instagram, she shared with her followers a haul of her recommended healthy food finds in one of the most budget-friendly supermarkets in the country – ALDI!
Many of her supermarket choices are inexpensive and also low in calories and fat. Credit: Instagram/susieburrelldietitian.
These are the items that she bought:
Urban Eats Chinese-style Pork Dumplings
Her first top pick is the brand's own pork dumplings, which come in a freezer-safe plastic bag. She claims that these pork dumplings have an incredible flavour, and she also says that they have minimal fat content.
They don't have any MSG either! MSG, or Monosodium glutamate, is a known flavour enhancer that can be harmful in excessive amounts.
FIT Lemon and Pepper Chicken Meal
With a variety of low-carb options available for Aussies seeking to monitor their weight, the FIT series of frozen meals—which cost Susie $6 each—were a huge hit. The Lemon and Pepper Chicken variant is the second one added to her grocery list.
Ocean Royale Mussels in Tomato and Garlic Sauce
The mussels in tomato and garlic sauce are another one of Susie's favourites, and the main reason for this is that a pack of them only costs $3.99. What a bargain!
'They are so high in zinc, and they are a quick and easy meal,' said the mum.
Portview Tuna & Beans and Tuna Ready Meal
Susie also said that ALDI's ready-made tuna meals, which cost between $2 and $3 depending on the flavour, are good healthy options in the supermarket. The protein content of these meals is really high, and they are very simple to put together. Perfect for busy folks!
Moser Roth Finest Dark Mint
Last but not least, Susie's choice for a low-calorie dessert is a bar of dark mint chocolate that comes in convenient serving-sized packs.
The mum claims that they only have 140 calories each, and they taste absolutely divine. Win-win!
In one of her earlier posts, Susie also gave a rundown of the low-calorie and inexpensive veggies Aussies should prioritise while compiling their winter grocery lists.
Here's her list of budget-friendly veggie swaps:
- Instead of broccoli for $12 a kilo, buy cauliflower at $4-$5 each
- Instead of fresh tomatoes for $10-$14 a kilo, buy canned tomatoes for $1-$2 a tin
- Instead of lettuce for $6-$12 per head, buy kale for $4-$5 a bunch or $1-$2 frozen
- Instead of zucchini for $10-$12 a kilo, buy carrots for $1-$2 a kilo
- Instead of red capsicum for $10-$12 a kilo, buy tinned beetroot for $3 a kilo
If you are looking for recipes on where you can use your freshly bought veggies, feel free to head over to the Cooking and Recipes forum on the SDC website! There, you can find various food recipes that will surely be a hit at the dining table.
If you have more budget-friendly and healthy food items to add to the list, share them with us in the comments below!
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