Comments on: The Economy?

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:19:34 +0000

It IS possible to change what people and companies do. Incentives. How about a heavy tax on fast food? Dine-in or take out.

People will drastically change their behaviors based on what’s encouraged (monetarily) or not.

By: Larkspur

Larkspur — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:05:59 +0000

I do think our food culture has shifted– people are rushed and tired and cooking is sort of shoved into a corner. I only work part-time and I rely on a lot of convenience food. I spend a ton of money on food so it’s usually high quality convenience food (Wegman’s rocks!) But it’s really not so okay, and I appreciate the reminder in your post!
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By: MackAttack

MackAttack — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:08:51 +0000

This is actually part of my job to figure out how to educate about a half a million people about healthy choices. It’s a lot of fun! How to share this info without preaching. how to show people that it can be really affordable to eat home made food. It’s interesting and fun to figure this out! I know we are saving a ton more money now that we’re eating at home mostly. Plus we’re eating more interesting food!
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By: Leah

Leah — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:40:16 +0000

I was always raised that it was cheaper to eat at home and I still agree. As a young wife, and very broke, I knew how to make our dollars stretch by cooking from scratch.

Mexican food can be very cheap and filling also, but often things are fried in lard or grease, so I know that eating at home is not always the most healthy.

I don’t think I can blame the economy, though I haven’t done enough research on the subject. I think we try too often to blame situations and surroundings for our obesity instead of taking responsibility that we are eating more than our bodies need and it’s our own fault.

My in-laws still eat good, home cooked mexican food that uses lard in some way for almost every meal and they manage to stay thin solely because they watch the portions.

Very thought provoking topic.
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By: Mia

Mia — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:10:03 +0000

This is not an excuse for eating poorly but I wonder how many people recognize how devious the marketing industry is? We are unknowingly playing right into their hands time after time. The sugary cereal is at eye level, a kid’s eye level too, while the healthy stuff is above eye level where our vision doesn’t naturally see. The chips and fat laden specials are often at the ends of aisles. It is true that you should always shop the perimeter. The fast food chains play up our sense of economic with their super size deals. Their food is injected with salt and sweetness to lure us in. The pictures are mouth watering! The food industry doesn’t care about our health. They care about their bottom line and will do (immorally?) anything to catch our attention. “You deserve a break today!” Remember that? We need to educate ourselves and see the ploys for what they are!

By: Alissa

Alissa — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:40:40 +0000

I don’t think most people realize that there are easy ways to cook good tasting and healthy foods. I know after a long day at work or school I’m not in the mood for cooking and it’s very easy to just pick up a pizza instead. I’ve stocked up on Fast Cooking cookbooks and I have the resources to cook healthfully and also quickly. Education is the key.

By: Rebecca @ Durch Dick und Duenn

Rebecca @ Durch Dick und Duenn — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:44:20 +0000

working in the auto industry, I see first hand what the economy is doing to some of us.

there is a lot of depression, a lot of people worried and for those still employed, they are working so hard so as to escape the next round of layoffs.

having a meal plan is work, and it includes me spending most of sunday preparing my meals. i find most of my friends wouldn’t be willing to sacrifice a full day to do that.

like someone else mentioned, coupons really are geared towards pre-packaged items. i hit up 3 different stores for the best prices and once again, most people wouldn’t sacrifice 4 hours to do that.

i dont know if it’s laziness or whether people just dont want to dedicate that amount of time on their few precious hours.
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By: Dr. J

Dr. J — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:47:45 +0000

After reading your excellent post, I noticed as ad on TV for a local pizza place, with a $4.99 all you can eat buffet! How are we going to compete with that. I go by the place all the time, because I buy fresh baked pita bread at the family run business next door, and the pizza buffet is packed!
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By: Tyler

Tyler — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:24:36 +0000

I think like so much in our society that the government is trying to control us. They regulate crop prices and make it easy for big manufacturer’s to make just a few things.

For me, I don’t cook a lot, but I do make choices that are better for me. It’s important for me and hopefully for my future health.

By: Paula

Paula — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:22:17 +0000

Excellent post. Not much more I can add to the conversation that hasn’t already been said here.
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