May 19 2009
Too expensive to eat healthy? Think again!
One of my excuses for not eating healthier has always been that fresh produce just costs too much. I have heard a lot of people use this same excuse, but does it really?Of course your prices are all going to depend on what sales are going on and generally you aren’t going to be able to use too many coupons in your produce department, but I am going to show you how you CAN eat healthier and stay within your budget.This comparision is going to take place using my favorite chain grocery store’s weekly sales ad. Your mileage may vary of course depending on the brands and your local prices, this is just to help put to rest the myth that it costs too much to be healthy.
A 14 oz box of cupcakes cost $2.58. This equals to about 18 cents per ounce.
A 12 oz bag of shredded lettuce is just 88 cents, a whopping 7 cents per ounce.
A bundle of fresh broccoli is just 97 cents, and a pound package of strawberries are 7 cents per ounce. And that bag of chips? You will pay approximately 18 cents per ounce.
You get the picture… you CAN eat healthier and cheaper. Sometimes we just want something quick and easy, so of course junk food fits the bill… but my suggestion is to get your fruits and veggies and chop them up and store in an easy to grab container. Your body will thank you with good health, and your billfold just might be thicker for it.
