Why are carrots more expensive than Twinkies? Current food subsidies make poor food choices affordable.

Have you noticed that "healthy" options at fast food restaurants are more expensive than poorer quality options? This is true of many foods...hard to believe that a single ingredient food like carrots are more expensive than a food with 40 ingredients and a ridiculous shelf life like Twinkies. This video gives insight in to the reasons:

Michael Pollan: Twinkie vs. Carrot from Nourish on Vimeo.

This season give some thought to cutting back on processed foods and eating more whole foods...the best holiday gift you can give yourself and your family.