When VAT goes up, you need to buy smart

Most residents are all well aware about the 1% increase in VAT that will take effect on 1 April.

The good news is that there are quite many food products with zero added VAT.

Here is a sample menu of one day with only zero VAT food items

Breakfast:
Soft porridge
Milk
Boiled egg

Snack:
Banana
Mageu

Lunch:
Toasted Brown bread
Pilchards
Green salad

Snack:
Apple

Supper:
Samp
Bean and tomato stew
Spinach
Frozen mixed vegetables

Late night snack:
Home-made popcorn (dried mealies and canola oil)
Glass of milk

Make sure to read the complete article in the Standerton Advertiser to see what foods will be loaded with VAT.

Article compiled by Janke Wessels, (registered South African dietitian).