Oxfam published a list of healthiest countries. 21 out of 25. Japan, being an island, has an excuse but the US should be ashamed, IMO.

"Although the United States has the most affordable and good quality food, high levels of obesity and diabetes pushed the nation into 21st place in the ranking, tying with Japan, which scored poorly on the relative price of food compared to other goods."

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/...A0E01S20140115

Having just enjoyed a box of Annie's Mac and cheese I have to say I don't do a lot of prepared food. I do choose it when the choice is takeout or a frozen meal and I don't want takeout to win. I got a lot of simple ideas from aruyvedic menus and some blogs. In recent years I have become more aware of winter veggies. Of all the seasons they are the cheapest and most filling.

There is a lot of talk about canned soup. You can reduce sodium and increase nutrition by adding water and frozen veggies. Broth soups... Think broccoli, spinach, cauliflower. Cream soups... Corn, broccoli, squash.

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