When I was growing up dried beans were a staple. We had them three or four times a week. Pinto, Navy, Great Northern, Black eye peas and fresh butter beans, Purple Hull peas and Field peas. Usually with potatoes and lots of turnip greens or cabbage. In the summer fresh tomatoes and cucumbers for our sides at every meal. My kids grew up on this food too. Whole foods kept my grocery bill low. The only processed foods I bought was boxed cereal because the kids needed the fun in food sometimes. Whole foods have to be prepared from scratch and cooked and that is something mom and dad don't want to do anymore. Easier to stop for take out or pop in microwave. Then they wonder why their kids get sick with every bug that comes along. My grandson will soon be five years old and does not know what McDonalds is. Never been to a fast food place. I am proud my DD is following her raising.