tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745956082016983227.post8123875956077491862..comments2023-09-15T06:58:18.299-07:00Comments on Just another Day at the Kihns: Who Said Healthy Food Costs Too Much?TJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002884307603736439noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745956082016983227.post-4285489164422463932011-07-09T18:31:03.281-07:002011-07-09T18:31:03.281-07:00Wow it's obviously a lot cheaper there than he...Wow it's obviously a lot cheaper there than here in Oz (mind you if I lived in the city near the markets it might be a different thing as I have friends that buy stuff real cheap) It would cost me a huge amount more than that to buy here at my only option which is my local supermarketKatrinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745956082016983227.post-21553718953539746692011-07-08T10:55:08.460-07:002011-07-08T10:55:08.460-07:00I agree with you, it's not hard to eat healthy...I agree with you, it's not hard to eat healthy on a budget. Laziness is certainly a factor (I do find myself reaching for more convenient foods sometimes to save time), but I think think there is more. I think a huge factor is knowledge. I'm sure many of the poor are great cooks, but I know there are many people who don't know the first thing about cooking. Taking that one step further, do they realize that you can substitute ingredients in recipes; do they know how to cook dry beans; do they know how to make bread; do they know how to use their slow cooker? I think another factor is what we want. A $2 hamburger is tasty and easy. It's usually going to be more appealing than beans and rice—it really takes a huge shift in mindset for the simple, healthy, cheap foods to become more appealing.<br /><br />Great topic!Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517246579704472278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745956082016983227.post-85040597823460369432011-07-08T07:38:17.597-07:002011-07-08T07:38:17.597-07:00I've never seen prices like that around here! ...I've never seen prices like that around here! wow!Daniellehttp://guiding-isaac.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745956082016983227.post-50403763755576704792011-07-08T07:24:10.213-07:002011-07-08T07:24:10.213-07:00I buy a lot of frozen veggies, and I'll buy in...I buy a lot of frozen veggies, and I'll buy in bulk and cut up what I don't plan on using right away and freeze it (stuff like carrots, etc.) I also buy a LOT of stuff in bulk--flour, sugar, baking powder and soda, salt, etc. Most of those items have a markup based on the packaging and it is cheaper just to buy in bulk. I plan my meals a week (or two--I'm aiming for a month!) ahead of time so I know EXACTLY what I need, what snacks to have around, etc.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11268141062322845874noreply@blogger.com