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Debt, Health and the Grocery Store
Have you heard the expression do not go to the grocery store when you are hungry? What happens when you do? The studies tell us you buy more. You not only buy more you also buy worse stuff. I am going to get blend talking about the problem of spending your money poorly and a little healthy advice.
My day job is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine and in that role I get to meet a lot of sick people. One of the popular questions I ask is, "what do you normally eat?" I of course hear all kinds of horror stories of what people consider healthy eating. Read on to find out how to save money, eat better and be healthier.
Over our lifetimes we spend a lot of money for food and the majority of us need a list of what groceries to get, otherwise we will get whatever glitters the most. Whatever glitters, is an advertising expression, refers to a fishing lure and you are the fish. These ad companies put all kinds of different promotions in the store with different “glitters” all designed to attract you and hook you into buying. It does not matter what you came into the store for you likely will and have walked out with things you normally would not buy.
When questioned about it you will likely say, "I just wanted to try something a little different. What is the big deal it was only $8.95". Well the big deal is a few things. One would be what is it you are trying. You see it costs money to advertise in a grocery store. Companies pay big money to have the shelf space they have in most stores. That means they are going to be making a high percentage profit on the “glittery” foods. That means you get less value for your money and likely more chemicals to go with it.
That is a second big deal, its all the chemicals in our foods. While many in the health field have been screaming about this for years only recently have main stream media picked up on the dangers of the chemicals in our foods. Another big deal is most “glittery” foods are very high in calories, sugars, fats and salt all things the average American has far too much of already.
Health tips: Go to the store with a list and stick to it. Do not go to the store hungry or you will overspend and purchase poor quality foods. Start to read the labels. If you cannot understand what 2-3 ingredients are, put the package back on the shelf and move on. Tell your store you want foods that are not full of chemicals, if enough speak up they will start stacking the shelves with better quality foods. Get away from pre-made foods they are empty of vital nutrition. If you are short on time, do what my family does. On Sunday we make meals for the whole week and freeze them. That way we know what our family is eating: the food is better for us and less expensive.
Intelligently spending your food dollars is a learned skill and it takes time. The closer you monitor what you are buying and how much you spend for the quantity and quality you receive, the sooner you'll see the health and wealth benefits.
Ward Willison is a self-made millionaire who went from growing up poor to being wealthy and debt free. Did you find those tips on debt elimination useful? You can learn a lot more about how debt elimination can help you reduce debt here.
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