Sugar Turned On Me

Times are tough all over in America, it appears. Money is tight and there seems to be little relief ahead. It’s hard not to be pessimistic and even harder not to be nervous.

One thing that people do when they feel threatened or unsure is start looking for things that comfort them. When funds are scarce, people look to get the maxium economy out of the minimum of expenditure. These impulses often combine and result in people seeking out cheap, non-threatening meals. We’re talking about fast food.

The media, in it’s endless quest to seek out new buzzwords, asks if America will put on “recession pounds “. I think it’s a legitimate question, maybe even a legitimate concern. Diabetes is on the rise and fast food isn’t getting any healthier but is staying cheap.

I think if you’re trying to improve your health right now it’s important not to panic. Yes, prices on good vegtables and lean meats might rise. But if you’ve made eating right a priority, then now is not the time to flinch.

Consider the recent studies that have shown that the majority of medical spending in 2008 was on chronic illness . Money woes may make you look at the short term, but the long term effects could be more devistating.

I’m not suggesting anyone live outside their means; first things first, do the best with what you have. But when you head to the grocery store, don’t panic. Eat what you need to eat.