Eating good food on the cheap

I'm a firm believer that eating nutritious, healthy, tasty food is not any more expensive than buying packaged, processed or unhealthy food.  This article is an interesting discussion of this.  I think Mark Bittman is great and has written a couple of excellent cookbooks.  I believe he is right that you don't need a lot to get cooking.  Cooking and eating healthy does take a little more effort and planning.  But once you get used to it, it becomes part of your routine and you won't go back to eating the processed, unhealthy foods.  The food tastes better, is more satisfying and makes you feel better.  It can help you lose a few extra pounds and possibly get rid of some health problems.  Try it... you might like it!  I always say do the best you can and what will work for you.  It's worked for me and I love eating my fresh (and local) fruits and veggies.