As much as our individual tastes, what we eat on a daily basis is undoubtedly affected by our own budgets. On a low income? It’s unlikely you’ll be eating caviar or Wagyu steaks on a regular basis.

I challenged myself to spend a month only eating home-cooked food. My grocery costs didn't really go up, and I saved a lot of money by not dining out. As the month ended, I found I ate more vegetables ...