Over 40 Fitness Hacks 451: Brad Williams - Can You Eat Healthy As Cheaply As Eating Fast Food
Can You Eat Healthy As Cheaply As Eating Fast Food
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In this podcast transcript, Brad Williams from Over 40 Fitness Hacks delves into the debate of whether eating healthy is as expensive as opting for fast food. He challenges the notion that healthy eating is cost-prohibitive by meticulously calculating the expenses of his daily diet routine. Williams breaks down the costs of each component of his meals, including protein shakes, supplements, spices, and snacks.
Throughout the podcast, Williams emphasizes his commitment to finding the most effective and affordable nutrition strategies to support his fitness goals. He discusses his morning routine, which includes essential amino acids and black coffee, followed by protein shakes before and after workouts. He also shares his meal choices, such as eggs with nutritional yeast and Sriracha sauce, garlic cloves, nuts, fermented foods like kombucha or sauerkraut, berries, and turkey jerky or grass-fed beef.
Williams provides detailed cost breakdowns for each item, highlighting his efforts to balance nutritional value with affordability. He also discusses his supplement regimen, which includes magnesium, calcium, vitamin C, fish oil, zinc, and potassium electrolyte drinks.
In total, Williams calculates that his daily food expenses amount to $25.37, while his supplements cost $3.63, bringing the total to $31.10. He compares this figure to the potential cost of fast food meals, suggesting that with careful planning and purchasing in bulk, the cost of healthy eating can be comparable to, if not cheaper than, fast food options.
Williams encourages listeners to reconsider their dietary choices and suggests that with a bit of effort and planning, they can adopt healthier eating habits without breaking the bank. He concludes by urging individuals to prioritize their health by making informed decisions about their food choices and expenditures.
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