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Spending on Food
Here's a link that shows how much Americans have been spending on food for the past couple of years.
Spending on food is down.
Unhealthy Economy Leads to Unhealthy Eating
Americans Eat Unhealthy Food to Save Money
POSTED: 2/9/09 12a.m.
“I can’t remember the last time I had a salad…it was a while ago,” said Emily Isaac of Boston, as she devoured a large piece of cheese pizza.
Tough economic times mean many Americans have less money to spend on food…and as a result, they’re reaching for the cheaper options. “I went to Shaw’s yesterday and looked for all the cheapest stuff…like the buy 10 for 10 deals and everything on sale,” said Isaac.
But the cheaper foods aren’t always the healthiest.
“My diet has become a lot more carb based and a lot less balanced. The other day for lunch I had peanut butter and a slice of bread with some popcorn. That was it,” said Isaac. Stocks and profits are up at fast food restaurants across the country. McDonald’s revenue rose 9% in the past year and sales are up nearly 7%. Burger King’s sales also rose nearly 3% last year. While stocks and revenues plummet at organic grocery stores like Whole Foods.
Folks like Isaac say it’s easy to eat unhealthy because it’s cheap. “I don’t’ have a ton of money to buy the fruits and veggies I want to eat,” she said.
But nutrition experts say eating healthy isn’t as expensive as you may think.
“It’s a myth that it costs money to eat healthy,” said Professor Joan Salge-Blake, a registered dietitian and nutrition professor at Boston University. “Mosey on over to the frozen food aisle then you can have a whole bounty of frozen fruits and vegetables. They’re very inexpensive, ready to go in the freezer and already prepared. It’s quite reasonable,” she said.
Heart disease, cancer and stroke are the top killers in the U.S. Salge-Blake says eating fast food and unhealthy meals can lead to obesity and eventually one of these three things.
“While they’re cheap and a bargain right now, but will they be a bargain in the long term? I think we all know the answer to that one,” she said.
Salge-Blake says there are ways to eat healthy and not break the bank. Buy foods on sale. Look foods in season because they are cheaper and don’t be afraid to buy frozen food. It’s cheaper and healthy.
*Here's the link to my site and the article.
POSTED: 2/9/09 12a.m.
“I can’t remember the last time I had a salad…it was a while ago,” said Emily Isaac of Boston, as she devoured a large piece of cheese pizza.
Tough economic times mean many Americans have less money to spend on food…and as a result, they’re reaching for the cheaper options. “I went to Shaw’s yesterday and looked for all the cheapest stuff…like the buy 10 for 10 deals and everything on sale,” said Isaac.
But the cheaper foods aren’t always the healthiest.
“My diet has become a lot more carb based and a lot less balanced. The other day for lunch I had peanut butter and a slice of bread with some popcorn. That was it,” said Isaac. Stocks and profits are up at fast food restaurants across the country. McDonald’s revenue rose 9% in the past year and sales are up nearly 7%. Burger King’s sales also rose nearly 3% last year. While stocks and revenues plummet at organic grocery stores like Whole Foods.
Folks like Isaac say it’s easy to eat unhealthy because it’s cheap. “I don’t’ have a ton of money to buy the fruits and veggies I want to eat,” she said.
But nutrition experts say eating healthy isn’t as expensive as you may think.
“It’s a myth that it costs money to eat healthy,” said Professor Joan Salge-Blake, a registered dietitian and nutrition professor at Boston University. “Mosey on over to the frozen food aisle then you can have a whole bounty of frozen fruits and vegetables. They’re very inexpensive, ready to go in the freezer and already prepared. It’s quite reasonable,” she said.
Heart disease, cancer and stroke are the top killers in the U.S. Salge-Blake says eating fast food and unhealthy meals can lead to obesity and eventually one of these three things.
“While they’re cheap and a bargain right now, but will they be a bargain in the long term? I think we all know the answer to that one,” she said.
Salge-Blake says there are ways to eat healthy and not break the bank. Buy foods on sale. Look foods in season because they are cheaper and don’t be afraid to buy frozen food. It’s cheaper and healthy.
*Here's the link to my site and the article.
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