To Not Eat Your Heart Away

By Justin Price

Accomplishments

• B.S. in Nutrition from the University of Texas-Austin• M.S. in Nutrition from Boston University• Currently a nutrition consultant for the Chicago

Bulls

What’s the big deal?

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Downfall of Fast Food

• Unhealthy food (e.g., fast food) is generally cheap and easily accessible

• Increases the risk for heart disease, diabetes, and other complications

• One of the leading causes of obesity in America• Potential to be expensive

What can you do now to turn things around?

• Cook meals that are nutritionally beneficial, budget-friendly, and yet, still satisfying

McDonald’s Big Mac Combo vs. Home-cooked meal

Am I really spending this much on fast food a year?

• Imagine someone eats out 5 days a week, every night• Big Mac Combo costs approximately $5.97• $29.85/week $119.40/month $1,432.80/year

So you’re telling me…?

• Ground turkey • $3.29/lb. Buy 2 lb. every two weeks $6.58 $13.16/mo.

$157.92/year• “Clean” home-cooked meals provide nutritional and

monetary benefits

Conclusion

• Cook your meals instead of eating out at fast-food restaurants

• Still can enjoy food even if it is deemed “healthier” • Keep more money in your pocket• Reduce the risk for diseases and other health related

complications from poor nutrition

References• http://www.fastfoodmenuprices.com/mcdonalds-prices/• http://nutrition.mcdonalds.com/getnutrition/ingredientslist.pdf• https://www.google.com/search?q=people+at+restaurant• http://catalog.utexas.edu/undergraduate/natural-sciences/degrees-and-

programs/bs-nutrition/ • http://www.thebestschools.org/blog/2012/09/06/10-master-nutrition-

degree-programs/• https://www.aldi.us/en/grocery-home/fresh-produce/vegetables/

vegetable-detail/ps/p/tomatoes-1/