Living More, For All: Cultivating an Affordable Healthy Lifestyle in the Family Here’s how you can guide your family to become health champions of tomorrow while on a budget

The new generation of Filipino families is becoming more practical,
especially with the rising cost of living. Nowadays, they find it much better to make everything
cost-effective, including their meals. While this is a more sustainable and innovative choice,
some families sacrifice their overall nutrition to keep things on a budget.
That is why, in keeping with this year’s celebration of Nutrition Month, with the theme “Healthy
diet gawing affordable for all!” the National Nutrition Council (NNC) wants to spread the
message that every Filipino family should have greater access to healthy, safe, and affordable
food. The theme also emphasizes making food commodities more stable and sufficient for every
household.
A healthy lifestyle should not drain the family’s bank account. That is why Santé, a premier
natural health and wellness product and service provider, supports this year’s Nutrition Month
campaign by sharing a helpful guide on how you and your family can cultivate a healthy lifestyle
on a budget.
Prepare home-cooked meals with affordable but nutritious ingredients. While home-
cooked meals are typical in Filipino households, you may sacrifice the meal you prepare
because of the need for more time and resources. You may cook fried, processed food (e.g.,

hotdogs, longganisa, tocino, noodles, etc.) and canned goods. But there will always be more
accessible, affordable, and healthier meals that you can prepare. You can start by exploring
healthy dishes with cheap ingredients like ginisang ampalaya, stir-fried tofu with eggplant,
tinolang isda, monggo with malunggay, and more.
Shop smarter and healthier. The local wet and dry market will be your best friend if you want
your family to keep things on a budget. You can buy everything in bulk and get enough fresh
produce to sustain your family for at least two weeks. Stop buying frozen goods and opt for
whole foods such as grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables, which are usually affordable and
nutritious.
Regarding grocery shopping, look for promos and discounts and buy generic brands to stretch
your budget further. Consider buying in bulk for non-perishable items like grains, nuts, and
seeds.
Invest in and explore health and wellness resources. Nutrition doesn’t always come from
food; it also comes from the vitamins and nutrients you and your family can take. Always make
sure that you set aside a budget to sustain your family’s daily vitamins. And don’t forget to go for
generics.
You can also substitute other daily drinks with healthier ones. For instance, Santé offers a
variety of healthy drinks, such as Santé Fusion Coffee, which can boost your family’s energy
while providing fiber and protein. There’s also Santé Choco Barley for the kids to enjoy because
it’s a sweet treat packed with vitamins such as A and C. And for dads, Santé Boost Coffee can
improve their physical performance and is full of antioxidants because it contains Tongkat Ali.
All of these consist of Santé Barley Grass, certified organic by BioGro. That is why you’ll never
doubt the nutrients and vitamins these products can give to your family.
Exercise as a family. Exercise doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. Look for free
activities such as walking, biking, hiking, or playing in local parks. Explore workout videos or
apps that offer home-based exercises without requiring expensive gym memberships or
equipment. And allow your kids to play outside after school or after finishing their homework.
Remember, health and wellness should start within the family. It should be a collective effort to
make everyone live healthier lives, but that does not mean it should be expensive and
burdensome.
“We believe that the journey towards a healthy lifestyle is continuous. When families start
nurturing a culture of wellness, they are investing in the present and laying the foundation for a
future filled with vitality and joy,” said Joey Marcelo, chief executive officer of Santé.
Santé is one of the leading global manufacturers of products with organic barley grass (certified
organic by BioGro) grown and harvested in New Zealand. With its mission to help people live
better lives, the company promotes, produces, and distributes premier natural health and
wellness products and services. Santé reminds everyone only to buy Santé products from
legitimate business owners and resellers and to report counterfeits.
To learn more about Santé Fusion Coffee, Santé Choco Barley, Santé Boost Coffee, and other
Santé products, visit its website at mySanté.com.

About Santé
Santé is one of the leading global manufacturers of certified organic barley grass grown and
harvested from New Zealand. With its 15 years of expertise, the company has been a prime mover
in the health and wellness industry as it continues its mission to help people live better lives. Santé
is engaged in the direct selling and retailing of premier natural health and wellness products and
services. The company also has other offerings, including a fitness and rehabilitation center and
leisure and recreational facilities, staying true to its thrust of promoting a healthy lifestyle.
Headquartered in the Philippines, Santé has a presence in New Zealand and in 7 other countries.