[CliffFletcher]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

I think the idea that “eating healthy = more money” is a crutch that people use to justify bad eating habits. Fast food and poor choices aren’t all that cheap anymore, this isn’t the US in the 90s. The problem is that people over complicate it, over eat, and convince themselves that the convenience is worth the negative cost.

Beans, rice, other grains, seasonal or frozen fruits and vegetables, canned tuna or ground pork.

On a per-meal basis, meals made from the above are going to be cheaper than most other food you can get. Even if you can only afford absolute trash, a pot of rice and beans is healthier and cheaper than a box of KD.

Healthier eating is achievable on any budget and can absolutely benefit both your mental (and obviously physical) health.

Taking an hour or so away from screens to focus on a manual task like preparing food also has mindfulness benefits.