Originally Posted by Elli

Yes, there is a lot of misdirection in food advertising and a lot of "damage control" style of propoganda out there. Lots of companies are trying to cash in on the "natural and healthy" craze now, like Kraft's new salad dressings, but it doesn't mean the product is actually better for you to eat.

Proper food used to take up 30% of a family's budget. Are we heading back to that level, in order to pay for real, healthy calories? Would that be a good or a bad thing? I have no idea.