Costs more to be healthy

Does anyone else spend more money on being and eating healthy, than not being heathy? I do.  Being unhealthy or not on a diet I can make money spread a lot more.  When ever I'm on a diet or trying to be healthy I have to spend more.  I can live on toast, chips and biscuits.

Oh it certainly does cost a lot more to live a healthy life & eat healthier... I hear/read that people pay a max of about $150 a month on groceries for a family of three and I wonder HOW THEY DO THAT because I spend more than $150 a week on groceries (&gum&magazines& energy drinks - those babies RACK UP THE BILL)... but still, even when I don't buy gum, magazines & energy drinks... my monthly grocery bill does NOT equal $150!!! It is MIND boggling! All I know though is that I am eating very healthy, delicious & nutritious foods and I wouldn't trade them in for ANYTHING! 

It definitely does cost more to eat healthy foods, but I have learned which healthy basic foods are cheapest. Also compromising on what you buy organic makes a big difference. Obviously organic foods are better for people and the environment, but I'm a college student and I just cannot afford it. But for example, I buy a HUGE 2lb canister of store-brand oatmeal for $3...I eat it everyday for breakfast and it lasts me a month. Also buying a lot of frozen vegetables/fruits as opposed to always fresh saves a TON of money, and you won't throw anything out because it goes bad. Buy what's in season, and things like bananas are good for you, filling, and SUPER cheap. Also, TRADER JOES!!!!!

Wow, I have never heard you could feed a family of 4 on $150. I couldnt feed myself for that!!! I wonder what the heck they eat? Rice and beans???

Hmmm....actually, I'd say I'm spending less. I'm not big into the whole 'health food' thing, and I don't buy energy drinks and bars either. I just rely on the food I've always eaten (fresh meat/fish, vegetables, fruits, breads, etc) and cut out all the junk food and take-outs. I used to have a cupboard stuffed with packets of chips, chocolate and popcorn, and now it's just got a barren stack of bowls and dishes there. :)

On the other hand, I HAVE been buying more clothes...Does that count?

If you live on toast, chips and biscuits of course it costs next to nothing in money terms but what's the cost to your health?   Healthy food can be very cheap.  Cabbages, apples, potatoes, beans, pasta, rice....  They take a bit more prep & cooking, admittedly, but that's all part of the fun, I think

I spend £50-£60 (about $80-$100) a week on groceries for 2 people and that covers everything including packed lunches - we don't eat out often or buy takeaways on top.   Like 'bicycles' above we don't buy cereal bars, frozen dinners or other special 'diet' foods either.  £50/week may be more than other families spend but I think it isn't a bad investment for our family's good health.