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Old 03-20-2008, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by rob62521 View Post
Very few people I know actually fix things from scratch...they buy processed foods, go to restaurants, etc.

I cook from scratch and fresh fruits and vegetables are a big part of my diet. And they are far more expensive than the cheap carbs.
Not cooking from scratch is a huge problem. Restaurant food and processed foods are packed with calories, sugar, fat, corn syrup, etc. Home cooked foods are so much healthier.

As for cost, I think it balances out to some extent because the healthy stuff is so much more filling and satisfying that you don't have to eat nearly as much of it. I could (if I wanted to for some odd reason) sit down and eat a dozen donuts and still be hungry for a full meal. But give me a modest serving of some grilled veggies over whole grain pasta and I'm stuffed for the night.
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