oldaunt
professional hermit
So buy frozen veggies. Almost as tasty as fresh, and without all the crap in the canned stuff. I have been low income for years, and I have plenty of options without eating garbage.
How do you maintain a healthy diet
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feywon
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And how many people are.you feeding? While it's just my daughter and myself now, i well remember atruggling to feed self, kids and at times a husband too on limited income in inflationary times.
And has it occured to you that for some it isn't that they are choosing 'garbage'. Some are eat less of healthy choices due to budget constraints, or make sure kids and spouse get enough, and too lttle of even the healthiest foods is poor nutrition as well. I have little doubt the.many times my mother did that had long term impact on her general health.
Luckily there are programs that can help, but there's a hidden price for using food stamps/ EBT cards if some self righteous soul in line notices they are not above making assumptions about the persons choices. The meat that is used one meal for one buyer themselves or with 1 other adult often will be the base of a soup, stew casserole that feeds a family of 4 to 6 sometimes with leftovers that will also get used. Nothing like strangers trying to shame you, especially if your kids are with you.
Unlike a lot of people (even some here saying they cannot have snacks in the house without overindulging) i hsppen to be capable of moderation, and in fiiling my stomach with healthy choices even when there are goodies in the house, so i can have.just less rha even the ridiculously small 'serving sizes' listed on some packages snd feel i had a treat, and be sarisified.
Personally, I'm aware that our relationships with food are about a whole lot more than just satisfying nutritional needs, and don't make a habit of oadding judgement on others food choices.
oldaunt
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Just me, SS at less than $1000 a month, with a small mortgage and a car payment. Yeah, I have to WORK at it to make it work.
Don M.
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If the reports and predictions about food prices and inflation continue to hold true, it's going to be harder and harder for those with limited income to maintain a proper diet. As a result, their health will probably suffer even more.
In our State government, a motion was recently announced that would allow those with SNAP cards to use those funds at restaurants, as well as grocery stores. BAD Move, IMO. If the poor people were allowed to use their food stamps in such a manner, their funds would be depleted even faster, and the quality of their food intake would decline substantially, if they were wasting those resources at fast food joints, etc.
In our State government, a motion was recently announced that would allow those with SNAP cards to use those funds at restaurants, as well as grocery stores. BAD Move, IMO. If the poor people were allowed to use their food stamps in such a manner, their funds would be depleted even faster, and the quality of their food intake would decline substantially, if they were wasting those resources at fast food joints, etc.
Putting diet aside, I wonder which people are healthier....those with an active, outdoor life or the town-dwelling sedentary types? Those living in urban societies seem to be obsessed with food and health, yet they don't seem to be healthier than country dwellers.
We all know which foods we should be eating, we don't need educating on that score. The problem is that most of us enjoy the dodgy stuff and it's a constant battle of wills not to eat them.
We all know which foods we should be eating, we don't need educating on that score. The problem is that most of us enjoy the dodgy stuff and it's a constant battle of wills not to eat them.
Packerjohn
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Lots of greens; cook for myself, no salt, no sugar and keep away from restaurants as much as possible.
Don M.
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Just looking around, when in public, is a pretty good indicator of how many people practice good eating habits. Over 40% of the U.S. population is substantially overweight....and only a small fraction of them can blame anything other than their lifestyles.
Perhaps this soaring inflation at the stores will induce some to reassess their eating habits, and begin to substitute more fruits and vegetables to their diets, and less sweets and fatty foods. Quadrupling the price of beer would also be a step in the right direction...IMO.
Perhaps this soaring inflation at the stores will induce some to reassess their eating habits, and begin to substitute more fruits and vegetables to their diets, and less sweets and fatty foods. Quadrupling the price of beer would also be a step in the right direction...IMO.
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oldaunt
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I know what you mean. I sit here sucking oxygen, 74 years old and still manage to keep my "fighting weight" around 125, which isn't bad at all for 5'3". It really just flabberghasts me how people let themselves go.
Packerjohn
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Even when I go on a road trip I often just stop at a grocery store and pick up something. There are always picnic tables, camping areas, school yards or rest areas to stop, eat and enjoy the break from the driving. Of sure, I eat in restaurants sometimes too; especially if it rains. However, after a few days my stomach feels like something is really wrong with it. So off to the local grocery store for some yogurt, fruit or some deli meat with bread and the cure is on. Coffee tastes so much better when I sit at some rest area and watch the other travelers with their campers and doggies than sitting in some depressing restaurant looking at advertising on their screens. I guess you can tell I'm just itching to "hit the road" again.
Yes, frozen veggies are actually fresher than many of the supermarket produce as the frozen are frozen
within hours of harvesting, not days or even weeks.
FastTrax
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Doctors worldwide espouse beer as being healthy. I agree since beer contains hops and barley which most certainly is beneficial.
www.webmd.com/diet/beer-good-for-you
Read only up to "Bone Strength". The rest is propaganda.
www.webmd.com/diet/beer-good-for-you
Read only up to "Bone Strength". The rest is propaganda.
dseag2
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We eat salads with protein (rotisserie chicken) 6 days a week. I don't eat breakfast so I essentially "fast" for 14 hours. We have something with a protein (usually chicken or fish), a starch (usually rice) and fresh vegetables (broccoli, Brussels sprouts or snap peas) for dinner. I drink a small jar of beet root juice every day.
With that said, my grandfather used to raise his own vegetables and lived to be 98 years old.
With that said, my grandfather used to raise his own vegetables and lived to be 98 years old.
oldaunt
professional hermit
I just eat the beets. Love them thangs!
Nathan
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Well put, less pie in the pie-hole!
BillB613
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I have been overweight most of my life. But now I am more calorie conscious in an effort to lose some weight. It's working! Cutting out fat foods like chips, candy, pastries, etc. No more sodas, including diet sodas. Now I drink much more water and buy seltzer water so I can have the “feel” of a soda. I eat much more veggies and fruits. Most of what I get is fresh, but I get frozen mixed vegetables and frozen berries. I like to thaw some berries in the microwave and mix them with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese. For protein, I like fish, chicken, turkey, and once in awhile beef. I also like cheese in limited amounts.
I have found that if a take a day off from the diet and go out for a burger and small fries once every few weeks, I feel more motivated to get back on track. I use a health app that helps me keep track of what I eat, how much water I drink, and exercise. I appreciate the accountability.
I have found that if a take a day off from the diet and go out for a burger and small fries once every few weeks, I feel more motivated to get back on track. I use a health app that helps me keep track of what I eat, how much water I drink, and exercise. I appreciate the accountability.
ElCastor
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Avoid fats and sugar, and include fruits and vegetables as an important part of the diet. An annual A1C test will be a good indication of how you are doing.
Capt Lightning
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It may vary from place to place, but I'm finding the cost of fresh fruit & vegetables hasn't risen too much. Some cuts of meat have become very expensive, but on the other hard, there are special offers. Last shopping day, ASDA had shoulder pork joints at £3 (barely $4) a kilo, but my best buy last week was a large fresh chicken for £1.80 ($2) in an end of day sale.
Packerjohn
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First, I stay away from restaurants. This is my 22nd day of travel up here to the Yukon and Alaska. I have only been to 2 restaurants the whole time. Once in rural Saskatchewan for a breakfast special and again in Whitehorse where I lined my stomach with grease from a burger and fries at A & W. Oh, the shame of it. It was that or KFC and it seems that A & W won out. LOL
Lakeland living
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Almost never eat out, learned how to cook, try new things. I do know that when I cook I know what is in it.
Still shocked at the empty frozen foods loaded into carts, some frozen heat and eat stuff that tastes like the containers. I am noticing how much stacks of sugared drinks are being bought by the case. I admit to getting a pop once in a while, a coffee , large or medium coffee with double cream. Last time I had a pop was last year, too sweet for me now.
No it is not more expensive to eat healthy and tasty good food. I was surprised at how much more it cost to eat like I used to. Moderation, exercise (whatever suits you) fresh air has greatly improved life for me.
I
Still shocked at the empty frozen foods loaded into carts, some frozen heat and eat stuff that tastes like the containers. I am noticing how much stacks of sugared drinks are being bought by the case. I admit to getting a pop once in a while, a coffee , large or medium coffee with double cream. Last time I had a pop was last year, too sweet for me now.
No it is not more expensive to eat healthy and tasty good food. I was surprised at how much more it cost to eat like I used to. Moderation, exercise (whatever suits you) fresh air has greatly improved life for me.
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I just read the link. I was unaware of a lot of what was printed. I am not a beer drinker, but do prefer Canadian Club with 7-up and a slice of lime, ice in a tall glass, or Crown Royal straight over a little ice. I don’t like warm whiskey.
Nathan
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Alcohol will undermine a weight loss effort, if you're not careful. blog.fitbit.com
FastTrax
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lol, The only warm beverages I drink are light and sweet coffee with a buttered roll and hot cocoa with a rather large slice of three layer chocolate cake. Everything else is just wrong.
funsearcher!
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Lots of tomatoes and peppers from my garden right now-trading for some zucchini at times--others here where I live have bumper crops as well. Have seriously cut back on red meat and trying to add fish or other protein.