Mean bastard

I just heard NPR's program arguing that lower calorie diets were not available to those with less money.

In the battle against obesity, it's not just what you eat, but what you can afford. Studies of adjoining rich and poor neighborhoods show obesity rates can differ drastically across economic lines. We look at the dollar and the fight against obesity.

The assumption seems to be that a low-carbohydrate diet is the way to go. So how come hi-carb eaters (South & East Asians) are so much thinner than Americans? One woman they interview says that salads are too expensive--$4 a pound. So why not bring your own salad? Make your own sandwich? Bring your own fruit!