Now, at the outset I'll say - this is not a representation of all healthy vs unhealthy food BUT It does give us some insight into how easy it is to prepare/eat some different healthy and unhealthy meals
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If you're working long hours, don't already own good cookware and have a fully-stocked spice-rack, cooking healthily is an ENORMOUS CHALLENGE
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Whereas a Big Mac meal will leave you full and happy for only slightly more than a basic pasta meal, and it tastes waaaaay better
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Next time you're talking about whether people can easily just eat healthy, realize that for many it's going to be a very expensive thing to do
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If we truly want to address obesity and make health equitable, making healthy food cheaper and more accessible is an important step
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But we have to remember that this isn't just about ingredients - it's a complex and multifaceted issue with many places we need to intervene
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NOTE: I used the US cost of a Big Mac. To compare properly, the Big Mac should be $9.50 upfront, making it the most expensive per person in terms of upfront costs
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This was a stupid mistake, but ultimately the point still stands - a Big Mac at no external cost is far cheaper than a healthy meal with many externalities built in
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also doesn't take into account that some people can't actually eat more vegetables. I need a low fibre diet, so I have to limit veg. Also rules out most healthier options (brown rice/pasta etc.)
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