Typically when i walk into a Chipotle, or Wendy's I think I am getting so much food for the price I'm paying. Eight dollars for a huge burrito that fills me up for hours sounds great! After taking a second look at the prices compared to fresh produce there is not a complete price change. Of course the McDonald's Dollar Menu is very reasonable for what you get, but in comparison, you can get a full chicken, head of broccoli, and some salad for around 20 dollars. Enough to feed a family of 5.
This article also taught me that there is a huge debate over this topic in relation to money per calorie. People are drawn to fast food places because you get so much bang for your buck. Fast food is essential to the poor because they need cheap calories to fill them up quickly. Although the greasy, fried food is not the healthiest, it is easy to get and fills you up for hours. I also learned that the alternative to fast food does not have to be organic. There are not two extremes... Just because you want to eat healthy does not mean you have to eat organic. You can stay healthy and stick with salads, chicken, and fresh produce. Although fast food is easily accessible and fast to get, the money put out in comparison to fresh food is extremely similar.
I really have never thought about the comparison of the prices between fast food and fresh produce. I would always assume that fast food meant getting more for your dollar. This opened my eyes, i will definitely think about this next time when deciding on what to get to eat. (1)
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