I just saw this article about rising food prices coinciding with rising blood glucose levels, and it really doesn’t surprise me. Produce, low fat dairy, whole grains, and lean meats are expensive!! I am amazed, appalled, and frightened at the cost of healthy food every time I shop at the grocery store.
The article says that it costs about $1.50 more per day to eat healthy foods than unhealthy foods. They also say that may not be a stretch for middle class families. I’ve even heard some health care professionals say it doesn’t cost more to buy healthy food – I disagree! I would say it’s a stretch for everyone. And many, many people do not put the money they have toward healthy food – there are so many other things to pay for!!
The article also says we need to think about prices, not just food, and I agree. This is something all Americans cannot just think about, but worry about, and then figure out some ideas for solutions. Producing enough healthy food and at affordable prices is a priority. It would be ideal if we could all grow our own food, but that’s not realistic. Maybe we need to think seriously about community gardens.
I’m glad these research results are being shared, and I hope it leads to change. This is a serious problem, and we can talk all we want about making healthy food choices and eating whole foods, but if they aren’t available and aren’t affordable, what’s the point?