It Costs Too Much: The Hidden Price of Holding On

For months, we had a huge jar of nuts. Did I mention it was huge? We didn’t want to eat it, but “it costs too much” to throw away. Month after month, it sat in the back of our pantry, unopened. Out of sight, out of mind, right? Not quite. I love nuts—the taste, the crunch, the hunger satisfaction. The problem? Nuts don’t love me back. I break out, and my blood glucose spikes for hours. My husband experiences the same issue, and he has never been diabetic.

It costs too much to hold on to something harmful. Nuts are high in fat, which means prolonged blood sugar spikes. Yet, instead of tossing them, we kept them. They were expensive, after all! But what were we really paying? A little here, a little there—until insulin resistance reared its ugly head. That was the final straw. This morning, the rest of the nuts, at least two quarts, met their fate in the garbage. Relief followed, then regret. Why didn’t I do this sooner?

The True Cost of Holding On

Why had I clung to something I couldn’t use? Because “it costs too much” to waste? No, the real cost came every time I ate them. The cost was my health, my well-being, and the risk of undoing my progress. In truth, it would have been cheaper to throw them away from the start.

Compare and Contrast: The Cost of Unhealthy Choices

Eating food that harms your health is expensive. The cost? Doctor’s visits, medication, and years lost to illness. Yet, throwing it away feels like a waste. We tell ourselves we should “get our money’s worth.” But what’s the price of regret? What’s the price of waking up sick because we refused to let go?

The Challenge: Letting Go of More Than Just Food

This got me thinking. What else do we hold on to because we think “it costs too much” to let go? Harmful habits? Destructive thought patterns? Relationships that drain us? Passive-aggressive behaviors that wound others? We justify them, afraid of change. But like that jar of nuts, these things don’t serve us—they hurt us.

Sometimes, we’re like a dog gnawing on a splintered bone, unwilling to drop it even as it causes pain. What are you holding onto today, convinced “it costs too much” to let go, but in reality, it’s costing you more to keep? Let go. Your health, your peace, and your future are worth more than what you’re afraid to lose.

Recommended Tools for the Journey

If you’re serious about nourishing your body and soul, consider investing in a quality grain mill and bread machine. Freshly milled grain makes a huge difference in homemade bread! Check out my top picks on Amazon:

• Best Mixer: Kitchen Aid Mixer
• Best Grain Mills: Mockmill grain mill , Kitchen Aid Grain Mill Attachment , WONDERMILL Manual Hand Grain Mill
• Best Bread Machine: Zojirushi bread machine
• Best Dehydrators: Commercial Large 10 Trays Food Dehydrator, COSORI Food Dehydrator for Jerky, Magic Mill Pro Food Dehydrator Machine , Excalibur Electric Food Dehydrator, Excalibur EXC10EL Electric Food Dehydrator

Also, don’t forget to browse my other articles and recipes for more inspiration on healthy living and spiritual growth!

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