Comments on: Eating Right Shouldn’t Be So Damn Expensive by Rambling Raven

By: Dera

Dera — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:40:33 +0000

It’s a Catch 22. Medical professionals stress African Americans need to eat healthier yet many don’t access to fresh produce and healthy food. People on tight budgets eat what is cheap and accessible. It takes discipline and desire to change old habits.
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By: Shon Bacon

Shon Bacon — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:33:09 +0000

I feel you, Rhonda. It’s HARD. And it is expensive. And it’s always stunned me how much more expensive it is. It’s like you have to go without for something in order to be healthy these days.
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By: Rhonda McKnight

Rhonda McKnight — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:48:36 +0000

I’m trying to do better, but it’s breaking me. I can’t buy organic chicken all the time, but I at least try to get the stuff that hasn’t been injected with hormones and antibiotics (or so they say).

I’ve always done fresh veggies. My mom got me started with that. It’s just fish and fruit. Who can afford it? The fruit is the real issue and I’m not even sure it’s any good for us. It doesn’t taste like fruit. Even the organic is not that great.

Ah, me. I do what I can. Say grace and let it go.

By: APOOO

APOOO — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:40:15 +0000

Raven…you know when we’re older you have to lead us to the well S-L-O-W-L-Y take us too quick ly and its info overload…lol…and I hear you about organic…it should be the norm. And produce period should be cheaper than fast food!

By: Raven

Raven — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:19:38 +0000

Yasmin, the doctor just said to stay away from certain foods. We were the zelous ones and thought that organic would be best. However, I so see your point and I will certainly have the conversations with my sisters that perhaps we were a little too fanatical in trying to get Dad on the health track. Thanks for the suggestions.

Although I still believe that organic foods should be the norm and not the exception. Then prices would be lower.

By: APOOO

APOOO — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:00:57 +0000

Hey Raven…I’ve changed my diet recently and I’m eating healthier but I haven’t moved to organic products…did the doctor specifically say that your dad had to eat organic products…or does he need to avoid certain things and eat more fruits and vegetables period? I know you and your sisters are helping your parents with the grocery bill now…but I think your mom also wants to feel empowered and that she can afford it without your sister’s help. That said it might be worth trying to find items that she will be able to afford with or without your sisters’ help. Just a thought…

By: PatriciaW

PatriciaW — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:00:06 +0000

Totally agree. Struggling with this one myself.
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