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Is it difficult to eat well with the high prices? Check out these tips

Often those who want to be healthy have to make choices; not that you have to decide between paying your rent or eating well, but being healthy weighs heavily on your pocket. It is possible to eat well even with the increase in prices, but to be able to accomplish this task, tips are never enough. Below are some healthy and inexpensive foods with great health benefits and won't impact your pocket as much.

White rice

Widely consumed in Brazil, white rice is often discarded by those on a diet, fearful of discovering that the cereal is considered a carbohydrate. But what many don't know is how healthy rice is for the body. Full of complex carbohydrates (the "good ones"), B-complex vitamins, fiber and amino acids, in addition to being the least fatty (it has 1% fat) among other cereals.

The benefits of brown rice (a little more expensive) are related to the reduction in the risk of developing diseases such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and obesity.

According to WWF, rice is one of the largest crops in the world, second only to corn and wheat, and it is a crop that needs a lot of water. With the water crisis, Embrapa - an agency linked to the Ministry of Agriculture - is looking for solutions to adapt rice and other important cereals to the drought.

Popcorn

Don't think about movie popcorn or microwave popcorn, they are bad for your health. However, homemade popcorn, popped in the pan, is good for you and even helps to prevent disease. As it is a whole grain, it is full of fiber and helps in the work of the digestive system (regularity and consistency in the formation of fecal cake), also benefiting satiety. Popcorn corn has a good price per unit and lasts a long time. The main problem related to the grain is the fact that the transgenic variety is predominant in Brazil.

Here's a tip for popping a healthy popcorn. Instead of using oil (or worse, butter), use water and a little salt. To add more flavor, add herbs of your choice and enjoy!

Coffee

Coffee has many benefits for the body and mind, such as improved mental acuity and physical performance, lessening certain symptoms of depression, lessening migraines, and PMS symptoms such as cramping and bloating. Unlike the other items on the list, coffee is not suitable for children, teenagers and pregnant women (those in particular should talk to their doctor if they like a cup of coffee).

Eggs

Eggs, especially yolks, have been criticized for being high in fat and cholesterol. That may be true, but they are also one of the richest nutrient sources available, packed with choline, lutein and zeaxanthin.

According to research done by Harvard University, the consumption of up to seven eggs a week in an individual without hypertension does not change the cholesterol level much.

Packed with essential amino acids, they're great for slower digestion while keeping you feeling full. They also have amino acids and vitamins that help maintain your muscles and brain.

Potatoes

When not fried deliciously, potatoes are healthy sources of starch. Very associated with delicious but not-so-healthy fats such as butter, bacon or cheese, they alone have a good amount of fiber and B-complex vitamins (especially B16), which act in the formation of the body's cells.

Studies have found that potatoes have, in large quantities, an antioxidant protein called patin. A substance called quercetin was also found, capable of inhibiting the growth of breast tumors.

The biggest complication with the potato is its high amount of carbohydrates, which, if combined with other carbohydrate-rich foods, can turn your healthy meal into a high-calorie dish.

The old cliché remains: everything is good in a moderate way. Be concerned about the impact this food has on your body and the environment.