Cheaper To Eat Out? Try Again...

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http://community.nytimes.com/comments/www.nytimes.com/2011/09/25/opinion/sunday/is-junk-food-really-cheaper.html

Some very important points are made concerning eating out. Many believe that eating out is cheaper, faster, more convenient, and the only option.

An important question to ask yourself is, "Am I being lazy about what I eat?" With dollar menus and quick fixes at less than 5 minutes away, this becomes an easy go-to food source. It is unfortunate that we live in a country where there are more than 3 times the amount of restaurants and fast food joints than there are groceries.

And another thing, if you think that eating organic or through a farmer's market is the only way to be truly healthy, then you have set the bar way to high. All beliefs aside, you can be the healthiest on the block eating from generic brand groceries. And it will be cheaper to eat this way in the long run. Nice to hear that huh?

What this takes is a plan. If you are strapped for cash, look into your groceries for the long shelf life foods that are also nutritious (canned goods, beans, rice, pasta, frozen fruits and veggies). If you are not strapped for cash, spend the extra money on better food (whether it's farmer's market or a leaner cut of meat). In other words, choose quality of quantity.

I think this article can benefit everyone. Please read it. And check out the comments to the article! They opened my eyes to the comparisons of European ideals to our ideals. Get educated.