A black belt in progress, a shared birthday, and a mission to help families thrive—this conversation with Lucy Edwards of Lucy Nutrition blends heart, humour, and hard-won tactics for eating well when prices feel impossible. We start with the human stuff: finding strength through taekwondo, turning a hard space into a happy one, and choosing health as a daily practice. Then we roll up our sleeves and get specific about what actually works in a busy Kiwi household.We map out a simple system for affordable nourishment—plan a few anchor dinners, stay flexible for supermarket specials, and cook bigger batches so the freezer has your back. Garden tips keep costs down and nutrients up, whether it’s silverbeet that never quits or herbs on a sunny sill. We share secondhand hacks for gear, smart ways to manage seasonal gluts (hello, tomato sauce stash), and tricks like freezing feijoas for crumble and slicing lemons individually for easy use. Lunchboxes get a reset with two veg, a protein, and less sugar, while homemade sauces quietly deliver herbs, onion, and garlic. Kids step into the kitchen early to build skills, pride, and an eye for real ingredients.Gut health powers a big chunk of our chat. Kombucha becomes a bargain with a SCOBY, sauerkraut is budget-friendly fermentation, and bone broth turns cheap carcasses into collagen-rich fuel. We explain where freshness matters—like vitamin C in lemons—and how to balance convenience with nutrition. The serious note: we’re seeing more cancers and heart issues at younger ages. Our call is clear—act early. Move your body, hydrate, eat more plants, and seek help before problems harden. Health insurance and checkups belong in prevention, not panic.If you’re ready for practical steps that make your body stronger and your budget calmer, this one’s for you. Subscribe for more real-world health and money smarts, share this with a mate who needs a boost, and leave a review with your best under-$10 dinner idea—we’ll try it next week.Send us a text Support the showBuy your first home in NZ Weekly Webinars You thought it's not possible or the dream is too far away? Come to my webinar and I will show you, you are much closer to your dream, than you think you are! Join Here - https://bit.ly/4m9SL72

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