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The Trump Administration's $3 Meal: 'A Piece of Chicken, a Piece of Broccoli, Corn Tortilla, and One Other Thing' (www.commondreams.org)

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[–] Mihies@programming.dev 23 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Also unhealthy food is usually cheaper

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Not really if you know how to cook.

It's more expensive in time and energy, though.

[–] Mihies@programming.dev 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Same answer as to CXORA above. From my experience quality food is usually more expensive. You can also compare something healthy you cook vs something unhealthy you throw into microwave.

[–] village604@adultswim.fan 1 points 4 days ago

It's still going to be cheaper to cook whatever it is from scratch than buying it pre-made. Unless you're intentionally buying expensive versions of every ingredient.

[–] CXORA@aussie.zone 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I don't think that's true. But poorer people tend to have less time available to cook.

[–] Mihies@programming.dev 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Check the prices for unprocessed, bio, eco etc. food. Also fast food vs decent meal.

[–] CXORA@aussie.zone 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Are you saying vegetables, meat and rice are more expensive per serving than pre-packaged food where you live?

[–] unphazed@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I've gone to frozen and canned veggies over fresh. Fresh costs nearly .75 more per item, and seems to spoil faster now (I'm assuming due to labor shortages). Taste is a bit off, but I need to save. Come Spring I'll grow some of my own, and hit the Farmer's Market from time to time. But so many growers in my area are now selling at "bespoke" prices. $10 for a small brown bag of apples as an example. Due to them being rarer found varieties.

[–] CXORA@aussie.zone 1 points 2 days ago

Yeah, i love using canned and frozen veggies. Way easier to stock up when theres a sale, and its still plenty healthy.