A Cry in the Dark

Sunday, May 28, 2006

why is healthier so much more expensive?

I just got done doing the weekly grocery shopping. *sigh* Once again, the bill was almost double what it was when I was less concerned with eating "healthier" foods. Fresh produce isn't cheap. Neither is fish! Geez! When I manage to find something for $4.99 per pound, it's still almost 2 1/2 times as expensive as that ground beef at $1.79 per pound! Forget about the whole grain pastas, lower-calorie higher-fiber breads, and reduced-fat heart-healthy cereals....

Does anyone else think it's pretty obvious why so many Americans have an issue with their weight? Yes, I know I shouldn't complain. Spending more on the food I eat is having a benefit. I am losing weight and I am feeling better. But I am fortunate, as I have the finances to be able to afford to do this. Two years ago, it would have broken my budget completely.

Why does healthier have to be so much more expensive?

Posted by WistfulWench :: 9:41 AM :: 6 comments