Mahal ba? (Is it expensive?)
Whenever I get asked what I eat, this is a common follow-up question.
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And
of course I answer what the price is of whatever it is I get, and often
the asker reaffirms his/her underlying assumption - a high-raw
lifestyle is just too expensive, too. Hence, the reason to stay away
from it.
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But consider this - how often does a person who buys cheap and unhealthy food get sick?
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And
how did this affect his/her expenses in terms of medicine, pay cuts due
to absences and/or a lowered evaluation rating as a result of numerous
absences?
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It all adds up! And in the end, you did not actually save, methinks.
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Health purchases are investments - I don't see immediate
returns now - but I do know the dividends will be greater for the
long-term.
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Steven Covey in 7 Habits
talked about minding your production capability (your goose-laying
capacity) in addition to your production (your golden egg). If you don't
invest in the maintenance of your machine, you will pretty soon have
zero output.
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When I lived in the States, I observed my health insurance go up every year. I
made claims for my bouts with laryngitis (brought about by poor health
choices and perhaps the hazards of the job), but in my naivete, still
considered myself pretty healthy. I knew friends and acquaintances in
Washington who did not report getting sick, just so that their premiums
remained unchanged, but their food choices just kept them dependent on
over-the-counter drugs. I was also shocked at how often my
friends'/clients' kids got sick - of course I have no statistics to
compare this with the frequency of illnesses from when I was still in
the Philippines, but I thought that the occurrences were a bit much.
And let's not even talk about their allergies! They would put my list to
shame!
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Is the perceived expense what's keeping you from choosing healthier food?
Or something else? |
PPS Would you like to strike a balance between your production/production capability? Or are you doing this already? What steps have you taken? Let's talk on Kontactr! (If you've tried contacting me on the wordpress site, sorry, I am unable to respond there. Weird password issues. Try Kontactr again. Thanks!)
PPPS Are you interested in taking a food prep class for beginners?
