A recent New York Times article took a look at the rising price of health food. The national need for altered diet options has allowed many companies to cash in on product promises. From weight loss supplements, exercise programs and food, health companies are raking in the money we eagerly through out in hopes of changes. The want for a healthier lifestyle has allowed prices to sky rocket.The NYT article says junk foods are better for bargain shoppers costing an average of $1.76 per 1,000 calories, where nutritious foods cost $18.16 per 1,000 calories. A study discussed in the NYT article also added that nutritious foods are more likely to increase in price, soaring about 19% in the last two years alone, as junk food continues on the decline.
Although the study doesn't surprise me, it saddens me that these facts are true. Priding myself on eating well on a budget, I find it frustrating that there's more news on rising health food costs than information on creatively managing your health on a budget.
Wishing there was more information on eating well on a budget, I've been inspired to create a reoccurring A Sizable Apple feature on creative budget and health friendly meal ideas. Please submit your favorite meal ideas to asizableapple@gmail.com and I will begin to compile occasional posts on the new nutrition on a budget project.