We all have heard that for healthy eating we should stick to the perimeter of the grocery store. Produce, meat, diary, veggies. Boxes = bad, fresh = good – is the general idea. I know that I have tried it and thought, “This is really expensive. Can it be worth it?”
The January issue of Wired magazine has a fantastic infographic that outlines the cost per calorie, calorie per weight, and sugar per weight. You know what, that old advice turns out to be the best. To get the most volume for the least sugar and the least calories you do need to avoid the aisles and stay around the perimeter.
These healthy eating habits will cost you more in the short-term, but the long-term reward is reduced likelihood of a chronic condition such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Oh, and you’ll live longer, too!
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