Eladriol t1_jef8xjp wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:08 PM

I don't get this. At least where I live buying healthy food is easily more affordable. Is this an American thing?

Like sure you might not get premium herbs or whatever, but surely its fairly cheap to buy basic things like mince, potatoes, pasta, tomatoes, beans etc

grimmw8lfe OP t1_jef9bdk wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:11 PM

This may not read the same for someone who grew up with a well to do family or lifestyle.

Eladriol t1_jefa82k wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:17 PM

Well to do or not surely doesn't change that buying basic foodstuffs must be cheaper than buying a processed meal?

NottaBought t1_jefbzps wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:28 PM

Might be an American thing. Cheap frozen pizza is $1.50. One pound of ground beef is $4.50, and that’s definitely not what someone would call a balanced meal. Still more expensive than the fast, processed meal, and that’s before everything else you’d have to get to make it part of a healthy meal.

grimmw8lfe OP t1_jefb117 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:22 PM

Oh I got you, that's not what I implied at all. Tho I must emphasize the term "healthy diet", which is entirely subjective.., and what will truly drive you forward, is working towards being able to afford a healthy diet before material possessions, as a healthy diet fuels better mindsets. I apologize for the misinterpretation on my part.