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>>atestu+(OP)
if everybody eats the whole foods they can afford, they will be healthier than if they eat an ultra high processed food diet.

The cost of living issue could actually work in favor of those with less money as they can afford less of the unprocessed meat and cheese, and would have to 'settle' for more lentils, frozen vegetables and other incredibly healthy and inexpensive food.

yes, I know the cultural reasons that will make this switch highly unlikely, but that is disconnected from the pyramid.

The popular takeaway from the pyramid will not result in a decrease in the popularity of takeaways, ready meals and other UHP foods.

The polarization of the debate is as unhealthy as the eating habits that desperately need changing.

>>ANarra+jb2
Whole foods are affordable and healthy. My wife and I eat mostly rice, tofu, lentils (especially red), and vegetables (mostly frozen). We buy in bulk, spend around $350 a month on groceries (while barely eating out), and have a lot of variety through preparing the tofu and lentils in different ways. Our favorites recipes are from Nisha Vora of Rainbow Plant Life and The Vegan Chinese Kitchen.

>>calmbe+jf2
A WFPB diet is easily the most affordable diet, by far. Much cheaper than meat or even vegetarian diets.