Conventional wisdom says that poor people eat fast food because it is cheaper. Let’s look at that a little closer. A quarter pounder with cheese meal at McDonald’s is $5.79 for one person. If three people are eating, that is 17.37 for one meal. The picture above is a hearty soup that contains celery, carrots, onion, one potato and chicken. I made it myself yesterday in a big pot. I used a bit of olive oil and Italian seasoning to cook the vegetables before I added the other ingredients. I bought everything at Walmart. Here is an estimate of the cost of this healthy meal.
Great comparison of food costs, seems connivence can out do proper thinking sometimes. I will add another thought to the situation. All the good vegetables used in the soup with a little effort can be grown in the home garden, amazing how much can be produced in a raised bed and the cheaper cost does not do justice to the difference in flavor and satisfaction one gets from growing your own. Definitely burn more calories growing your own groceries than picking them up from the store.
Thanks Dan. One of the reasons that you have done so well is because you have lost a lot of weight by eating real food and you grow most of it yourself while providing fresh vegetables to many people who live close to you. When you talk about growing your own food, you are walking the walk! It is great to hear from you.
This is true for anyone, rich or poor. Thanks, Bill!
Great comparison of food costs, seems connivence can out do proper thinking sometimes. I will add another thought to the situation. All the good vegetables used in the soup with a little effort can be grown in the home garden, amazing how much can be produced in a raised bed and the cheaper cost does not do justice to the difference in flavor and satisfaction one gets from growing your own. Definitely burn more calories growing your own groceries than picking them up from the store.
Thanks Dan. One of the reasons that you have done so well is because you have lost a lot of weight by eating real food and you grow most of it yourself while providing fresh vegetables to many people who live close to you. When you talk about growing your own food, you are walking the walk! It is great to hear from you.