Oh well done Gem's son
Fantastic!!!! he and you must be so relieved and happy
Thank you Rose, after a bumpy ride through school, its a solid result
Increasing tax on unhealthy food?....Hmmm, yes sounds like a good idea, after the reports on obesity that have been all over the tv and papers recently.
I do understand that some people on low income appreciate the cost of some unhealthy foods, but health wise, its not so good for them or their families in the long term...and a wee bit of planning and shopping around makes affording fruit and veg and fat free/sugar free foods possible.
Even going back to basics and actually 'making' a wholesome meal, from scratch, rather than stocking up on convenience foods for the microwave might make a huge difference to health. Occasional treats are fine and not so time consuming..but not every meal, every day!
Obviously, i didn't always think like that, or i wouldn't be on here, but I've had my eyes opened to just what unhealthy eating does to you...families eat what is put down to them, and sadly years ago, we didn't know or want to know any different!..unfortunately even today, that way of thinking still exists..and a fresh chicken, potatoes and a pile of veg, followed by a huge fresh fruit salad should be more affordable than foods laden down in fat and sugar, huge bags of chips and mammoth tubs of chocolate, ice creams and sticky cakes and buns!!!!
How can people ever see that food as a treat..if they are having it for every meal?
So Gem, as I climb off my soapbox hee hee, in my opinion, from the health perspective, fresh fish and meats, fruit and veg should all be a whole lot cheaper than unhealthy foods...for everyone's sake!
What are your views hun?
