tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6965390616423292590.post3133844150406619752..comments2024-03-19T06:43:03.824-06:00Comments on Thrifty Mom In Boise: Healthy Eating Is Completely Affordable!Thrifty Mom In Boisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10503584246610396717noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6965390616423292590.post-17205565920879970992015-07-19T07:22:10.710-06:002015-07-19T07:22:10.710-06:00It wouldn't surprise me at all if advertising ...It wouldn't surprise me at all if advertising had something to do with it and the media as well. There has been a lot of hype over here too about food stamp budgets being unreasonably low for providing healthy diets. Of course people forget that subsidy doesn't meat replacement. These programs are meant to subsidize your budget not provide everything. However, what our family would qualify for in food stamps were we eligible is over twice what I spend every month. <br /><br />We love oatmeal for breakfast. I add brown sugar and cinnamon. Sometimes dried fruit or fresh berries. Delicious and nutritious.Thrifty Mom In Boisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10503584246610396717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6965390616423292590.post-52664970756898311802015-07-19T03:53:38.470-06:002015-07-19T03:53:38.470-06:00I can't think how that idea got started - unle...I can't think how that idea got started - unless some advertisers leaked it somewhere! Or perhaps people feel they have to buy the latest 'in' foods from health food stores and those are more expensive than junk. But I think pretty unnecessary. My favourite breakfast cereal is raw oatmeal with milk, honey and half a sliced banana. It has a nutty flavour and texture, but my brother in law (who has loads of money) likes to let his soak and soften in the milk for a while. Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10239488936038510294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6965390616423292590.post-76834621208404588382015-07-18T07:44:01.561-06:002015-07-18T07:44:01.561-06:00I think my family eats healthy 90% of the time wit...I think my family eats healthy 90% of the time with 10% allotted for "junk". My biggest weakness is sweetened breakfast cereal. We love it. But yes, I agree with you as far as smart shopping and creativity go a long way. We entertain friends a lot and do it with what is already in the cupboards. I seldom make a special trip to purchase anything for company. We keep it pretty well stocked around here. And on a budget! :)Thrifty Mom In Boisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10503584246610396717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6965390616423292590.post-22207734105463003242015-07-18T06:24:06.734-06:002015-07-18T06:24:06.734-06:00I agree with you Dana. One can certainly eat healt...I agree with you Dana. One can certainly eat healthy and be affordable.<br />I even entertain with economical and healthy food. However, it does take some smart shopping, planning and creativity. I love to have pizza parties, Italian Night In, the Big Game Day parties just to name a few.<br />I use ground turkey rather than hamburger in my meatballs, I make a huge jar of my own bbq rub to use on chicken wings rather than buy a tiny packet for the same price. But the biggest benefit is I control the salt, sugar and fats that go into the foods. The three biggest culprits that cause hypertension and diabetes.<br />And yes, we do eat "junk" foods but only in moderation. We are human after all.<br />Thank you for addressing this subject. It's something we all need to think about.<br />Vanessa BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com