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Bless you Tara, home cooked trumps take out any day. But...
The poorest people in urban areas still don't have access to decent produce and staples and so turn to fast food-like-substances because that's all they've got. So obesity and disease rise among the poor.
We have to care about everyone's health, not just good health for the privileged.
Quinoa is a great substitute for wheat (gluten free) but isn't as cheap as some would think.
Old fashioned whole or rolled oats and brown rice are cheaper and still easier on the stomach than wheat.
A bag of brown rice, Oats, organic beans, supplemented with some veggies and fruit and you've got an inexpensive menu. We've just got to make sure these simple foods are available to everyone everywhere.
The myth that eating fast food or take out is cheaper than eating at home is a myth. As a retiree on a fixed income I eat 3 meals a day at home for under $10/day, usually less. It does require shopping wisely, stocking up on sales, and cooking, but it's much more economical and healthy. People are just too lazy to put the effort in to it. Maybe they should teach home economics to those that claim otherwise.
A cut lemon in a big wad of aluminum foil? I've ready scary things about the putting acid in aluminum. Put it in a plastic container! When I bring home vegetables I pile them all in the sink then wash and prep them immediately. I put them in clear plastic containers with lids so they are easy to see and get at. They stay fresher longer. When you stand in front of the fridge looking for possibilities, a container of colorful bell peppers or celery sticks is inviting to munch on, all cleaned and crisp (not wilting in plastic bags). It's a small effort up front that pays off later when you're hungry, in a rush, or disinclined to spend time in the kitchen.
I have found it useful to think in terms of a few staple foods,to adopt by choice what most people in the world still do from necessity.It takes a huge load off your mind.My choices have been quinoa and black beans.They are both cheap and easy to prepare,keep well for 4-5 days,are good by themselves,better together,and mix and match with almost anything you can think of.I think our fixation on the idea we must have something different all the time is one of our main problems regarding food.
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It might be helpful to get some vegetables in your fridge. like, white & purple cabbage, onions, chard, carrots, peppers, you know, the normal stuff. Americans (in the US) don't eat nearly enough vegetables.
you might also consider replacing the ice cream with fresh made sorbet. like this: http://localgreencircle.com/articles/food/banana-blueberry-sorbet.html.
sorry for preaching. it's the mother in me...
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