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Inexpensive food was mentioned as far back as 1796, in Amelia Simmons' "American Cookery", and is a popular subject in times of economic recession and food shortages. With the proper precautions, cheap food can be prepared at home, or enjoyed while dining out.
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Drawbacks
Though an inexpensive diet can be financially expedient, it can also be unhealthy. The cheapest foods are starches and fatty proteins, both of which can pose risks of weight gain and diabetes, if not balanced with more nutritive foods.Ramen
One of the 20th Century's most celebrated innovations in cheap food was the 1958 invention of pre-cooked ramen noodles. Taiwanese-born Momofuku Ando created the instant noodle to feed a post-war Japan mired in food shortages. Over a half century later, his company, Nissin, still manufactures ramen—which can be made for as little as ten cents per meal.
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Cheap Food Questions
Why must the unhealthy foods taste so good and be so cheap. And the healthy foods taste ehh ok, but cost so much? 2 AnswersUnhealthy foods taste good because they pump them full of chemicals that the body enjoys. Sometimes, they even have addictive properties. Chocolate has cocoa, R... read more
Is there a food crisis? Why is food so expensive? 2 Answersthere is a food crisis and it is global. "Global Food Crisis 2008 Food prices have been rising for a while. In some countries this has resulted in food riots a... read more
Where can I find good cheap food in London? 5 AnswersThere is an almost exact equivalent in London, Govinda's Restaurant which is associated with a Krishna temple. It looks like it's part of the same group as Cros... read more
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Where To Go For Cheap Food
- About.com: Cheap Eats - Save on Dining Out
- Use these sites to search for Cheap Eats in a city near you:
- AOL City Guide
- Citysearch
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