Comments on: Will the Bad Economy Force Unhealthy Changes to Our Diets?

By: Phil

Phil — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:48:28 +0000

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By: Karen O

Karen O — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:28:42 +0000

One of the more time consuming way to trim some of that cost is to buy the old fashioned cloth diapers and wash them. It’s better for the child, better for the environment, and better for your pocketbook.

By: Karen D

Karen D — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:49:33 +0000

For what it’s worth, the relationship you describe between poverty and obesity is direct proportionality. The inversely proportional relationship is between income and obesity, not between poverty and obesity.

By: JF

JF — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:56:39 +0000

Your family’s circumstances (son’s allergies, your diabetes) present some challenges. I can understand why you do buy a lot of meat, since nuts and soy are out of the question. But what about black beans, lentils, chickpeas, and split peas? Is your son allergic to those? My husband makes thick vegetarian soups from those ingredients, and they’re hearty enough as a meal in themselves. They also have a lot of protein and fiber, and they’re gentle on blood sugar. Can your son eat tahini (sesame paste), a key ingredient in hummus? I have easy recipes for all of these things if you’re interested.

By: CF

CF — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:27:02 +0000

Eat less meat. It’s what you spent the most on, and it’s what most Americans eat too much of. A serving of meat is only three ounces, which is less than a quarter pound, and you only need two to three servings of “protein” a day. Protein can also be cheaper items, like eggs (for those who can eat them), beans, dairy, and more. It’s better for the environment, too, for us to eat less meat and thus need less livestock. I wouldn’t say you need to turn vegetarian, but reducing meat portion sizes and going meatless once or twice a week will likely save you money. It’s a healthier way to go than adding more processed foods to your diet, too.