A lot of good points here. I'm pretty sure stress is the main culprit in a lot of cases, but there is no doubt that the low budget foods that we have as choices are normally awful. Luckily, Europe is more protectionist when it comes to certain chemicals/preservatives that we have in our foods, but even so, the "organic" options are undeniably healthier. What is always shocking to me when returning home to the US is the cost of fruit and vegetables - in Germany by contrast you can still get 18 eggs for 3.20euro, cucumbers and radishes for 49 cents.. And that's after a noticeable increase in price here too!
RE: Working, Living... and Staying Healthy?