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Cooking to save your life: Beating the rising cost of living

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Have you heard of Cooking to save your life? Before the latest developments, Nigeria’s daily expenses were relatively affordable. But the present economic situation shows a different picture. The rising cost of living is affecting many families’ finances.

This development has significantly increased the price of food and culinary items. Amid these challenges, cooking to save your life takes on a new importance, leading many people to look for better ways to manage their finances.

Despite the nation’s current economic difficulties, Nigerians can manage their spending in one area: the kitchen. Adopting inexpensive cooking techniques encourages healthier eating habits while saving money by cooking their meals.

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Consider taking on the Cooking to Save Your Life concept to combat the growing expense of living.

Here are a few strategies to make the most of this budget:

Balanced Nutrition: Include a variety of nutrient-dense foods in your diet, such as whole grains, lean proteins, and various vegetables and fruits.

Grow Your Own: Start a little herb garden or grow simple-to-care-for crops like tomatoes or peppers. This offers a source of ingredients that are both affordable and fresh.

Eating intuitively: Avoid overeating and promote a healthy connection with food by coordinating your eating habits with actual hunger clues.

Innovative Leftover Utilization: To reduce food waste and maximize the use of each item, transform leftovers into new recipes.

It’s challenging to control our spending with how politics and economics are evolving in Nigeria.

However, the Cooking to Save Your Life concept allows us to still eat well without breaking the bank. Making wise financial decisions and positive lifestyle choices are critical.

 

Chisom Michael is a data analyst (audience engagement) and writer at BusinessDay, with diverse experience in the media industry. He holds a BSc in Industrial Physics from Imo State University and an MEng in Computer Science and Technology from Liaoning Univerisity of Technology China. He specialises in listicle writing, profiles and leveraging his skills in audience engagement analysis and data-driven insights to create compelling content that resonates with readers.

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