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You can MOD CUT all you want about gas prices, I know I do, but you can also cut down on driving. Now it seems with all the talk of ""Americans spend less of their income on food than anyone"" The conditioning is in place the rise has only begun. Let the reaming begin. MOD CUT
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Processed food sales worldwide are approximately US$3.2 trillion (2004).
In the U.S., consumers spend approximately US$1 trillion annually for food, or nearly 10 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Some people, like myself, can limit their driving. I am lucky and mostly drive "for pleasure", but a lot of people have to drive to their jobs. If there is no public transportation, they have no choice.
Food costs have really been going up here. I am going to use a lot more "bulk items" such as beans, grains etc and buy local produce. Also good bye to most processed foods.... combine the rising food and energy prices, it won't be pretty.
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I am going to use a lot more "bulk items" such as beans, grains etc and buy local produce.
It's certainly healthier than most processed food, too. It's astonishing how many food products sold in the US are loaded with high-fructose corn syrup. Even products that wouldn't seem to need sweetening, such as frozen pizzas or bread.
It's certainly healthier than most processed food, too. It's astonishing how many food products sold in the US are loaded with high-fructose corn syrup. Even products that wouldn't seem to need sweetening, such as frozen pizzas or bread.
You have no idea how ubiquitous corn-related substances are to the American food industry.
There's a great book on this topic (and others) by the Canadian writer Margaret Visser:
You can MOD CUT all you want about gas prices, I know I do, but you can also cut down on driving. Now it seems with all the talk of ""Americans spend less of their income on food than anyone"" The conditioning is in place the rise has only begun. Let the reaming begin. MOD CUT
You have to stop collecting those green paper things they give you at the bank and get some real money. Something hard and shiny, and not something that spoils as quickly as fish on a hot sunny day.
Great idea. To help support it, I've started a new green paper thing recycling service. Leave your name and number, and we'll contact you to arrange a convenient pickup day...
There is a rice shortage scare here! Went to the grocery store and no rice left, maybe one or two lone little bags. Didn't know people loved the stuff that much!!
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