[s_m_t]

The cognitive dissonance here is striking. A growing man needs a shit ton of calories to grow to their full potential. You might as well fill your caloric needs with "junk" food otherwise you will need to spend an inordinate amount of time preparing and eating "natural" food at a higher cost for the exact same effect.

[neuralRiot]

>otherwise you will need to spend an inordinate amount of time preparing and eating "natural" food at a higher cost for the exact same effect.

This is a myth, healthy whole foods are way cheaper than any ready-made “meal” and that is not even taking in account the future savings in healthcare!

[dr_dshiv]

...if you don't take into account the labor of preparation. Then they are surely more expensive than a bag of doritos.

[worik]

That is true

I eat well.

I spend a lot of time cooking

[neuralRiot]

That’s a good point. I believe people need to reconcile with the rituals of food like cooking and sharing the table with loved ones.

[dr_dshiv]

> The cognitive dissonance here is striking

Agreed!