It is very expensive! But, I also stay away from the health food stores. (except when I want one of their brownies because they are delicious!) I have a Gold Card for GNC and that helps out some when I want things like LC pizza mixes, cereal or baking mixes. I stick with chicken, beef, pepperoni, roast beef, etc. I'm not into veggies a lot, but am forcing myself to eat more of them.