I have been reading a lot about food additives recently and how most of the things we eat are of less nutritional values than the same product 25 years ago. This is due to the extent that chemicals, hormones, and genetically modified foods have been used.
I feel that by eating well (such as staying in the bottom of the food pyramid, whole foods, etc.) you can not only do wonderful things for your health but can also save money. When you look at the food pyramid, you will notice that the bottom of the pyramid (foods that you should eat more of) are grains, fruits, and vegetables. These foods are more affordable than the means and dairy at the top of the pyramid! By simply following the pyramid you can eat better and save money.
I am trying to eat more organic produce and would ideally eat at least half of my produce from organic farmers markets. However it is very difficult to do this where I live and it would be more expensive. I still think that if I buy whole grain pasta, brown rice, soy milk, and cheap produce like organic bananas from the local HEB, and occasionally go to farmers markets for other foods I will be eating well.
