Braai better with Checkers and Vitality
Braai day, but make it healthier. Discover the secrets to building a healthy braai plate with Checkers and Vitality. Plus, get four scrumptious recipes all made with fresh, seasonal ingredients in the Checkers HealthyFood catalogue.
Pan-grilled ostrich fillets. Orange, ginger and honey yellowtail kebabs. Whole braaied trout. No, we're not listing dishes you can find at a fancy restaurant. We're giving you a taste of the Better Braai Menu by Checkers and Vitality.
Scroll down to save four easy and nutritious healthy recipes for your Heritage Day braai. What's more, most of the ingredients are part of your Vitality HealthyFood benefit, making healthy eating effortless and affordable.
But first, what does a healthy braai plate really look like?
Meet the heroes and sidekicks of your healthy braai
Low in calories, high in quality protein and packed with essential vitamins and minerals, meet the lean, mean proteins in our Better Braai Menu:
Chicken
Ostrich
Prawn
Trout
And the healthy sidekicks that pack a nutritious punch:
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These ingredients come together to create the perfect healthy braai plate.
One that contains:
- 25% lean protein
- 25% complex carbohydrates
- 50% non-starchy vegetables
- Healthy fats and sauces
To keep your body and mind healthy and thriving.
Get fired up with four Better Braai recipes
Tandoori chicken kebabs with Mexican coleslaw
Orange, ginger and honey yellowtail kebabs with charred chilli-lime corn
Pan-grilled ostrich fillet with Mediterranean chickpea salad
Whole braaied trout with Mexican-style three-bean salad
The best part? You can buy braai-ready lean proteins and fresh, colourful ingredients at Checkers and Checkers Sixty60 and get up to 25% back in Ðiscovery Miles on qualifying items, boosted to up to 75% back with Discovery Bank.
Browse the Vitality HealthyFood Catalogues:
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Get up to 25% back in Ðiscovery Miles, boosted to up to 75% back in Ðiscovery Miles when paying with a qualifying Discovery Bank card. Auth FSP. Limits, Ts&Cs apply.
This article is for educational purposes only. Consult with a dietitian for personalised dietary advice.