I just did some checkbook analysis, comparing 2 months both currently and a year earlier and it's true. Despite all the fear and worry we hear about eating healthy being more expensive, I found that I am saving about $100 every month over what we were eating one year ago. It's not just snacks, either, though no doubt those play a big part in the numbers. It also is affected by the fact that since we are simply eating less there less to purchase. I'm preparing more fresh vegetables, and using fewer convenience (processed) foods. I think these convenience foods are a big part of my numbers.