We are constantly being told what we should and shouldn't eat: Buy only organic, or at least non-GMO. Don't eat MSG or high fructose corn syrup. No artificial colors or flavors. Etc, etc. But there's this thing called a budget, and sometimes the budget simply can't accommodate the ideal diet. It sounds even more difficult for you.
Absolutely. Budget overrules health recomendations. In a city like Caracas there is also the issues of quality of produce (all of which comes from nearby and faraway towns) and overpricing of imported healthy ítems. It's a very frustrating exercise, balancing the budget and staying healthy.