When I was young I somehow picked up the idea that you want to get as much for your money as you can.

The as much as you can was not usually defined in terms of quality since quantity is far easier to visualize and explain. I would say up until about the age of 25 I thought volume per dollar when I looked at food. And I generally got away with it. I used to work out so much that I was in way better shape than most people in spite of eating pure shit.

Eventually though I will die of diabetes if I do not change those eating habbits, or that philosophy.

I should realize price is a bit arbitrary and more value per money should mean healthier and better. Not faster or more.