174 Kimberley Gillan: Healthy Eating on a Low Budget

Sep 16, 2024 | Podcast Episode

In EPISODE 174 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER we explore the important topic of Food Security. Dr. Gillian Lockitch and Kimberley Gillan discuss the importance of maintaining healthy nutrition despite rising food costs and a restrictive budget. Kimberley shares insights from her book “How Low Can You Go: Nutritious Meals from $50 per Week.” She emphasizes the need for nutrient-dense foods like chickpeas, parsley, and frozen vegetables, as well as strategies such as shopping for a five-week cycle to maximize the use of discounts. She highlights the role of dehydrated goods and milk powder as cost-effective alternatives to fresh products. Dr. Lockitch points out problems that could arise from common, individual food intolerances such as lactose or gluten intolerance. Gillian and Kimberley also touch on the challenges of food security, the impact of inflation on the ability to eat healthy foods, and the benefits of community gardens for both contributing to availability of fresh food and forming social connections.

Episode Timeline

0.01 Introduction to Kimberley Gillan

[4:03] Understanding Food Security

[6:22] Kimberley’s research and the book

[10:36] Nutrient-Dense Foods and Shopping Strategies

[17:38] Micronutrients and Supplements

21: 20 Supermarket Strategies and Inflation

[26:53] Community Gardens and Social Connection

[30:27] Final thoughts and takeaways

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Information for Kimberley Gillan and “How Low Can You Go: Nutritious Meals from $50 per Week.”

Website: kimberleygillan.com