A Change for the Worse

For the past few years I have made a conscious effort to eat as healthily as possible (although I am a firm believer that a little chocolate everyday can't hurt). I have made the continued effort to spend extra money on food and stock up on fruits and veggies and avoid what is quick and easy (or microwavable). My diet has always consisted of a reasonable amount of all categories on the food pyramid and I make an effort to add those things that I probably don't get enough of. I always go out of my way to make a lunch at home rather than buy something while I'm out. Not only is this a much cheaper option, but is always healthier.

Lately, my habits have changed. My schedule doesn't allow me the time to go to the grocery store often enough or cook the food soon enough before it goes bad. This is typically because I simply don't have time to cook for myself and if I do, I am too tired at that point.

I can't pinpoint a specific meal because this has become a reoccurring event, but lately, my meal is cooked in the microwave or bought on-the-go. There are multiple reasons that this is an unfortunate change but I think the first on my list is the the quality of food in my diet is significantly lower. It is becoming apparent that there are more mysteries to our pre-packaged/prepared/on-the-go food than I'd probably like to know.