[M.D. Holloway]

I drove by BK tonight and saw the daily $1 special and thought “it isn’t the best stuff for you but at least you get fed for a $1”. It got me wondering, what is the minimum amount you could spend on food and still have a healthy diet. I’m thinking of giving this a try - as a “Social Experiment” mind you – don’t worry guys, my income is very healthy. I’m just naturally curious about this. Remember, I was a Vegan for 4+ years and that started as an experiment. Next is my color diet but that’s another year.. Of course I would set out some guide rules:

1) eat somewhat healthy – no Ramen Noodle dinners, no catsup soup
2) if someone offers you food, take it but don’t beg
3) free coffee / tea / soda at work is ok but no more than 2 a day
4) have to eat at least 3 times a day

So I figure that a Banana and Coffee / Tea for breakfast, PBnJ for lunch and a salad for dinner with a can of Salmon or Tuna or Chicken every other day or every third day.

A pound of Bananas is about $0.65 – a bunch = $3, good for a week, a jar of PB and Jelly is $3 to $4 each but would last at least a week. Bread is $2. Greens about $3/bag, last about 3 days, cans of chicken, tuna or salmon go for a $2 to $3.

I think $5 a day is doable!