[PCBMan]

"Bravo Sierra! I can get the ingredients for a LARGE (a dozen servings) bowl of healthy fresh chicken-vegetable soup for the price of one jumbo grease meal at Mickey D's."

True, but the difference is that the McD's meal is already made. Some people just don't have the time.

[steve-b]

It takes about five minutes of actual work -- as long as you use a microwave (so you don't have to worry about it burning to the bottom of the pot) and take some basic precautions against boiling over (don't fill it too high or put the lid on tight), it can be left unattended to simmer.

[Atlas Sneezed]

True, but the difference is that the McD's meal is already made. Some people just don't have the time.

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Welfare Moms gots lotsa time.

[Gabz]

True, but the difference is that the McD's meal is already made. Some people just don't have the time.

Actually, some people just choose NOT to make the time. A home cooked healthy meal can be accomplished often in less than 30 minutes. Many a night it takes longer for a pot of water to boil for pasta, noodles, or rice than it takes me to cook the entire meal.

[LadyNavyVet]

"Some people just don't have the time."

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I'm sure alot of those people who "don't have the time" can name every contestant on Survivor, American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, etc. Like so much else in life, healthy eating is a matter of priorities.

[stands2reason]

Well for me, hitting a fast food restaurant is a rare treat. I usually spend less than a dollar fifty per person per meal.