Bamaman
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I know we have posters here who are British, Canadians, Australians, and New Zealanders.
Any of you care to speak up to confirm that you do not eat much due to high prices of food?
PS. It's been more than 20 years since I was to Australia and New Zealand, but I have been to Canada more recently. I am afraid to say, I do not see much difference in girth size of Canadians vs. Americans. And I have read that Canadians also have an obesity problem. I have not researched into their diabetic condition.
Last time I was in Nova Scotia, the sales taxes were 15% and the cheapest beer was $12.99 a six pack. Groceries were out of sight. My ex-MegaCorp had to send some of my buddies to Australia to work, and they couldn't believe the cost of living. I've been to England many times, and restaurant food was about 40% more than at home. Our income just goes so much farther--allowing us to eat out more.
Try Norway, Denmark and Finland for high food prices. Coke--$4.00. Cup of coffee in a 7/11--over $4.00. Didn't see any fat people there.
Last trip was to Spain & France, and the citizens were pretty fit.