Despite what the government GDP numbers show, the United States economy is struggling and has entered into a recessionary period that is starting to squeeze the American people. Gas prices have jumped 30% in the past year in most markets and is expected to drive up the prices of all goods and services as corporate expenses are driven up by the high price of oil.
Higher expenses that are pushed onto consumers has caused discretionary spending per household to be dampened. So store owners and small shops are feeling the pinch with less customers to purchase their products.
This suggests there may be some cause for concern in markets and industries that sell perishable foods such as bakeries and donut shops. If consumers are not able to purchase all of their products and their budgets are feeling pinched, they may be reusing foods or giving expired coupons to cause a recall.
If you are purchasing products from bakeries during the holiday season, try to find out what is being recycled before you buy what appears attractive. I once purchased a pound of poppy seeds and as I dug in I noticed they had a layer of yellowish hummus on top of the poppy seeds. I was not aware that such a feature was included and so could not avoid the temptation of turning up my nose at the double entendre of yellowish hummus and poppy seeds. It was not intended to be a meal in my diet and I was merely a ripe swallow who had no real intention of eating it.
Horrified to find out what is in the store bought hummus, I looked for alternatives and eventually discovered that the food store I purchased the quail eggs, chick peas, skim milk, lemon juice, lactic acid bacteria starter, and other products was not intended for human consumption and the USDA was notifying the public that it is queriable.
So you may not be 100% sure that the food you are purchasing is being recycled but you don’t have to be to feel any better about your diet. Recycled Aubergine/egg product is high in protein and low in fat and is an excellent all around fiber source.
Overall the awareness of the adverse effects of reused foods is beginning to seep into the mainstream.Main stream markets are now beginning to carry crunchy device,paper-based products and even organic snack items. Even personalized grocery bags are available at the moment. You can see the Whole Foods logo on-line, for example.
The deli culture of jerk foods will survive, but it will have to adapt to the needs of a more health conscious consumer. As it stands, the average 2 person family will spend about $1500 a year on groceries, about $110 to $150 a month. A little bit of everything, including cheese and meat, is $160 a month.
Can you see the savings now add a little meat and some cheese and you are out entertain and having a good time. Do you see the savings now? It will range from $remely satured vegetables to a 3 dollar savings burger. That’s taking it way outside of Grocery Outlet.
Now, for the reproduce consumer who has no options anymore, my first suggestion is get a microwave oven your family can use. Use one for the dinners you eat, one for the snacks you make, and one for the meals you eat out. The only thing that’s different is you will have to take the time to thaw food in the refrigerator instead of the microwave. Thawing food in the refrigerator instead of the microwave is going to take a few minutes, so you will want to make sure the temperature is right to cook your food properly. Another option would be to buy a couple packs of meat and make a basic hamburger as your lunch. You can buy a roast and roast the meat over the weekend, or the meat could be purchased during the week. Either way, this will save you a lot of time time in the kitchen, and you will be able to have your family eat a healthy meal without having to make it.
The rest of the meals will be easy to make, and your family will be impressed with the delicious foods you have created. In fact, most likely they will be surprised that you did not already have a home food storage system in place. This can be a good thing, because storing your own food will lower down on the costs of your emergency supplies. You will be able to buy food in bulk, and store it if you choose. This will be essential in case of an emergency.
