No, it's not just you. It's increasingly difficult to feed yourself properly without needing help from a loan shark.
2017 was a bad year for the price of fresh fruit and vegetables. In September, fresh produce prices were up 5.7 percent on the year before.
It was even worse in May, when the price of fruit and veges shot up 14 percent compared to the same time the year before.
Part of the problem was the soggy weather we had, which saw some vegetables literally rotting in the soil where they were supposed to grow.
At various points through 2017 we saw cauliflower shoot up to 10 bucks a pop, kumara jump up to over $8 a kilo, and the always maligned avocados were a costly $4.50 each.
If you're trying to feed a family their five plus a day, it's beyond me how you deal with that.
But of course, that's why we bring in the experts. There's got to be a way to feed yourself right without going broke.
I called up Lifespark nutritionist Kate Walker for the latest episode of Go to Health.
We talked about the common misperceptions about what's actually healthy, and how to save both money and time while eating the food your body needs.
For the episode, listen to the podcast.
If you have a question about this podcast, or something you'd like me to investigate in a future episode, get in touch. I'm on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Popular Podcasts
CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.