When you say food is "expensive" that has to factor in preparation time. That's what makes processed food so "cheap" is that it's pretty much ready to eat, at

When you say food is "expensive" that has to factor in preparation time. That's what makes processed food so "cheap" is that it's pretty much ready to eat, at most needs 5m in the microwave. Yes if you buy bulk produce and beans and rice and take the time to prepare it well you can eat healthy and save money but it's hard to make that choice when you're comparing it to something delicious looking low effort junk food.