People budget and find out they have X amount for food and toiletries. Food costs have risen faster than paychecks. But if you find out how to make your fruit salad out of cheaper fruits and it tastes good, you will not go back to the higher priced fruits. People are learning how to make their own bread and sauces instead of buying it pre-made if it can save a few bucks. And guess what, alot of times these homemade versions taste better, so why go back.
Aromatic_Employ3392 on
I had to switch to wholesale to make the budget work as well eating more cheaper meats like pork, chicken, and turkey. No deli meat as that is too expensive per pound I also purchase veggies in bulk to freeze for later to stretch the supply for each meal. Thankfully sams club sells rice in 50 lb bags for $20
RegisterOk2927 on
I have just about completely cut out processed foods in part because of price. Not gonna pay $7 for a box of cereal when I could have veggie omelettes for a week at the same price
touchytypist on
I think it’s a two fold issue:
Primarily) Typically the more prepared a food item is the more expensive it is, vs buying the ingredients separately and preparing it yourself.
Secondarily) People are more aware that processed foods aren’t good for you, so that drives them to buy simple ingredients and prepare it themselves.
For example, not as many want to pay $5 for a bag of Flaming Hot Cheetos that used to be $1 and some people don’t want to eat Flaming Hot Cheetos anymore to be healthier.
padishar123 on
A few years ago my wife developed severe allergies to soy, gluten, and rice. We learned to really cook transitioning to foods safe for her. Nothing Exists in the middle of the grocery store that doesn’t have one of those three ingredients.
vasquca1 on
Cant remember the last time i went to the deli for sliced meats.
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People budget and find out they have X amount for food and toiletries. Food costs have risen faster than paychecks. But if you find out how to make your fruit salad out of cheaper fruits and it tastes good, you will not go back to the higher priced fruits. People are learning how to make their own bread and sauces instead of buying it pre-made if it can save a few bucks. And guess what, alot of times these homemade versions taste better, so why go back.
I had to switch to wholesale to make the budget work as well eating more cheaper meats like pork, chicken, and turkey. No deli meat as that is too expensive per pound I also purchase veggies in bulk to freeze for later to stretch the supply for each meal. Thankfully sams club sells rice in 50 lb bags for $20
I have just about completely cut out processed foods in part because of price. Not gonna pay $7 for a box of cereal when I could have veggie omelettes for a week at the same price
I think it’s a two fold issue:
Primarily) Typically the more prepared a food item is the more expensive it is, vs buying the ingredients separately and preparing it yourself.
Secondarily) People are more aware that processed foods aren’t good for you, so that drives them to buy simple ingredients and prepare it themselves.
For example, not as many want to pay $5 for a bag of Flaming Hot Cheetos that used to be $1 and some people don’t want to eat Flaming Hot Cheetos anymore to be healthier.
A few years ago my wife developed severe allergies to soy, gluten, and rice. We learned to really cook transitioning to foods safe for her. Nothing Exists in the middle of the grocery store that doesn’t have one of those three ingredients.
Cant remember the last time i went to the deli for sliced meats.