Americans now rely more on generic foods because they taste just like original brand foods, and they also save money; However, this also causes obesity because they buy more unhealthy foods for the extra money they have. Although not all generic foods are necessarily fattening, sometimes it is the only type of food they can afford to buy, as organic foods are more expensive due to the type of brand or supermarket that sells them. is proposed. I think organic food should become less expensive, instead of only becoming an option for those who are rich and have money to spend on a healthier diet. Due to the economic crisis, people are buying generic foods (which are essentially an imitation of organic foods). expensive food brands that supermarkets can also sell) in markets where prices are very favorable and the food tastes almost the same. According to the Consumerist, its consumer reports indicated that “some generic products are just as tasty – and in some cases even more delicious – than their labeled counterparts (Villarreal, Phil). Personally, I buy generic foods; however, I only buy the one that I think wouldn't taste bad and it's too expensive to buy it in the real brand. I'm obviously concerned about the side effects of these generic brands, even though they can use almost the same products to make them taste the same. Overall, I don't think it's healthy to eat these types of products. Although not everyone thinks the same, some of them will probably dispute my assertion that generic foods are bad. Even though I agree that generic foods taste good, I still insist that we should fight to reduce the cost of organic foods to make them more affordable. I know that the prices of some organic foods vary due to their level of...... middle of paper ...... people are more vulnerable or are more tempted to buy fast food or groceries generics due to lack of money buy organic food. Works cited1. Villarreal, Phil. Consumer reports reveal that generic foods taste as good as brand-name foods. The Consumerist, September 1, 2009. Web. April 6, 2010.2. Richardson, Jill. “Is organic food becoming too expensive for the middle class? AlterNet. Environment, August 29, 2009. Web. April 7, 2010.3. Harrison, Christy. The (still) high cost of organic food. eartheasy, and Web. April 7, 2010.4. Hopkins, John. “Obesity rates continue to rise in the United States.” Public Health Information Center. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, July 10, 2007. Web. April 8, 2010.5. “Dietary attitudes affect obesity risk in middle-aged women.” News. Health Behavior Information Service, December 1. 2009. Internet. April 8 2010.