Aussie dietitian reveals the budget supermarket foods she’d NEVER buy – and why forking out more is worth it

A top Australian dietitian has revealed the foods and ingredients she will never buy cheap versions of in the supermarket.

As rising inflation pushes up the price of groceries, many Australians are buying the cheapest versions of their favorite purchases.

However, there are some things that Sydney dietitian has Susie Burrell will always spend more for it because the alternatives “don’t provide nearly as much nutrition.”

Susie revealed to FEMAIL that she eats lean proteins such as mince and salmon, as well as good quality cereal crackers, cereals, multigrain bread, stock and seasonal fruit and vegetables.

The podcast host said that at the butcher she always chooses lean meat such as steak, lamb fillets, extra lean minced meat and Tassal salmon, because they contain less fat and more nutrients.

A top Australian dietitian has revealed the foods and ingredients she will never buy cheap versions of in the supermarket

Susie splashes out on lean proteins like mince and salmon, as well as good quality crackers with grains, cereals, multigrain bread, stock and seasonal fruit and vegetables

She said she avoids fatty meats such as pork belly, plain ground beef, chicken drumsticks and chicken wings.

“They may be a lot cheaper, but the price you pay for meat usually reflects its quality and cheaper cuts generally mean less protein and a lot more fat,” she said.

Susie likes good quality grain crackers like Vita Wheat 9 grain cookies because of the “clean” ingredient list and lack of vegetable oils and refined flours.

‘Most commercial crackers have a base of white flour and vegetable oil, usually palm oil. This mix of refined flour and processed oil offers nothing nutritionally positive,” she said.

For breakfast, Susie likes to stick to cereals with less sugar and more nutritious grains and seeds such as Multigrain Weetbix or Carman’s fruit-free granola.

Susie chooses lean meats with less fat, such as Tassal salmon, and cereals such as Carman’s fruit-free muesli with nutritional grains and seeds that keep her full longer

The nutritionist won’t skimp on bread or stock, opting for thick-grained breads like Burgen Soy Lin bread and more expensive stock options that contain less salt, like Maggie Beer

She said cheaper breakfast cereals lack the dietary fiber and whole grains that help keep you full, meaning you’re more likely to be tempted to snack on poor-quality food throughout the morning.

The nutritionist will not skimp on bread with dense grain loaves. Her favorite is Burgen Soy Lin bread.

She said you should avoid gluten-free products (unless you have no other option) as they can be highly processed, and recommended going for whole grain products instead.

In the fresh produce aisles, Susie makes sure to select nutrient-rich seasonal fruits and vegetables.

She likes oranges, kiwis and vegetables like broccoli, which can be purchased fresh or frozen to increase your nutritional intake during the winter.

‘All fruit is good for us, especially vitamin C-rich options such as citrus and kiwi, but be careful with juices and dried fruit, which are much more concentrated,’ she added.

Finally, Susie said good quality stocks are perfect for winter soups. She chooses the slightly more expensive options such as Maggie Beer, because they contain less salt and additives.