Why is eating healthy so expensive??

You would think you'd get a break, beings you're trying to stay away from doctors rather than be on all sorts of meds for chloresterol, high blood pressure, obesity, etc. But it's the exact opposite. For what I just spent on healthy foods, I could have my entire pantry cram full of all the bad stuff ffs.

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saintsong · 41-45, F

I count my blessings that my husband, and sometimes eldest son provide all that we need for groceries! Lot's of fruit from watermelon, to cantalope to kiwi's and strawberries and grapes, and banana's to vegetables salads, aspeagus, potatoes, broccoli, corn on the cob, etc.... To Beef, steaks, prime rib, ribs, pork chops, chicken, full chickens, turkeys, eggs, pasta's, cassirolls, seafoods, snack foods, eggo waffles, cereals, oatmeal, ice cream, cookies, chips, chocolate, doughnuts, baked goodies, cakes, we have food glorious food, and can make just about anything...And for this I am so grateful, always have been!!! Praise God, may it bring nourishment to my family's bodies!

peterlee · M

@saintsong It’s good that you can share this produce with your family and friends.

In Spain our cleaner provides us with cherimoya, black tomatoes, and other fresh vegetables for when we arrive. In return she asks for nothing, we lent her our car when hers broke down. We have given articles away, in return we get masses of vegetables, not requested, just left there. Spanish hospitality is renowned. I have grapes from my vine and an orange tree. In England, cherry tress, fruit bushes, and various herbs, and can grow vegetables that I choose.

Yet, I notice from your list you have produce that will raise your cholesterol, and cause problems later in life. Care too with your amount of red meat you consume. Yes, take care.