Is cheap food really a value?

A popular fast food chain offers its “Value meals” at a remarkably low price. And grocery stores often advertise various packaged and processed food items at a huge discount.

So it oftentimes seems that the healthier foods such as fruit, veggies and chicken breast are way more expensive. BUT, truthfully, it all depends on how we measure the cost of our food.

For example, healthier foods such as fruits, veggies, and fresh lean meat are higher in important nutrients that the body needs (vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, protein), as compared to a hamburger on a bun with fries. So, you would have to eat a much larger quantity of the burger and fries to get enough of the nutrition your body needs.

–eat fruit and veggies that are in season–the nutrient content will be higher, and usually the price is lower

–eat less!!! Don’t waste your money on empty calories, except for an occasional treat. Fast food and processed foods are not good for your wallet or your waistline.

For more tips on healthy eating to release unwanted pounds, balance your blood sugar and minimize medication, consult the expert, Holistic Nurse Practitioner Karen Radtke. Her individualized approach and the right tools will ensure that you are on the path to better health.