I have recently been told I am pre-diabetic, so I am kind of forced to change how I eat and cook. Even a few weeks ago I genuinely thought ready meals were great, but now I have realised I need to actually cook properly at home rather than living off beige convenience food.
Chatting to my neighbours, who are also diabetic, made me think even more about my habits.
What has always put me off is that supermarket fruit and veg often tastes of nothing. I ordered a local fruit and veg box a few days ago and was honestly surprised that the veg actually tastes of something.
I did have to wash the veg, which is fine, and I am also going to get milk delivered to my doorstep. I have to admit, though, something felt a bit off about ordering it through a parcel service, you never quite know what might happen. My only worry is someone might nick the milk, but fingers crossed.
I know they are more expensive per item, before anyone jumps on me, but they are also more environmentally friendly. And weirdly, it has worked out cheaper overall for me because I am not filling the trolley with impulse buy rubbish, there is just less for sale.
Just in the last two days I have made a curry and some scones, which is more actual cooking than I have done in ages.
I really do wonder why more people do not do this, do they just not know it is an option? There are lots of farms that will deliver to your doorstep with ice packs so meat and dairy arrive properly refrigerated and everything stays fresh.
I am genuinely curious, is it cost, convenience, or something else that stops more people using veg boxes and milk delivery? Has anyone else found this works for them, or do supermarkets just make life easier?