Nutrition for the woman who does it all

South African women with young children spend more than three times as much time on unpaid care work as men, according to Statistics SA. Between work, school runs, grocery shopping, cooking, homework, sport and everything else that fills a day, healthy eating can easily feel like just another task on an already full to-do list. The good news is that eating well doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive.

Eggs are one of the most affordable, convenient and nutritious foods you can rely on. One large egg provides around 7 g of high-quality protein, along with nutrients such as choline, vitamin B12, selenium and riboflavin. Starting the day with a protein-rich breakfast can help keep you fuller for longer and support steadier energy levels throughout the morning, making it easier to avoid reaching for less nutritious snacks when the day gets busy.

It’s a simple habit that can make a noticeable difference, especially for women who are constantly on the go. The beauty of eggs is that they fit into real life for quick breakfasts, lunchboxes, an afternoon snack or light evening supper. Two scrambled eggs on wholewheat toast take less than five minutes to prepare, while last night’s leftover vegetables can become tomorrow’s omelette.

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If mornings are rushed, grab a hard-boiled egg and a piece of fruit on your way out the door. Healthy eating doesn’t have to be perfect. Often, it’s the small, practical habits that make the biggest difference.

This August, while you’re packing lunchboxes, planning dinners and making sure everyone else is looked after, don’t forget to nourish yourself too. It doesn’t have to be elaborate or time-consuming. Sometimes the simplest meals are the ones that nourish us best.

Celebrate yourself in the same quiet, everyday way you care for everyone around you. Small choices, repeated often, can make a meaningful difference to your health and wellbeing. Because while you’re busy looking after everyone else, you deserve to be looked after too, and sometimes that starts with something as simple and affordable as an egg on your own plate. Why eggs deserve a spot in every busy woman’s kitchen:

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