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The Economy of Food

The Economy of Food by Andrew Castillo

Have you ever heard someone say that healthy food is too expensive? Well I’m about to show you how I personally calculate the cost of my own food – in this example, my favourite breaky: eggs!

Eggs contain the highest quality of nutrition of all protein sources, and as many as 11 different vitamins, minerals and even contain Omega-3 fats for heart health.1 They are also a valuable source of folate for pregnant women. All great reasons to eat eggs! I’ve been eating eggs every breakfast for as long as I can remember. That’s at least 33 years! But it never dawned me to figure out how much I really need and how much it was costing me until I learned the metabolic value of food. So here is my break down: Dietary science says that males between 19-50 years old should consume on average 64 grams of protein per day (0.84 g/kg of body weight/day)2.  For strength/power training athletes like myself, a little more protein is required for repair and growth, at approximately 84 – 119 grams of protein per day (1.2 – 1.7 g/kg of body weight/day)3. Since I weigh 91kg, I choose the higher value of 1.7g, so 91 x 1.7 = 154.7g of protein I need a day. If my daily meals consist of five per day (three meals including post workout protein shake plus two snacks), this means I should eat 30.9g of protein per meal (154.7 / 5).  I’ll round my value up to 31g per meal to make it easier. Now for a very important question: How much protein is in an egg? To find this answer, I usually refer to the label on the food packaging or to the following website link: http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/dairy-and-egg-products/120/2 (NutritionData uses the American USDA’s National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference3) According to this website, one large egg contains approximately 7g of protein. So 31g per body weight divided by 7g per egg = 4.42 eggs that I need for breakfast. (I’ll just round that up to 5 eggs.) Now, I personally buy a 30-egg tray of free-range eggs from a local egg farm for $7.00 a tray. So one tray will give me 6 breaky’s at a whopping $1.16 a serve! If I eat eggs for breaky 30 days a month, that’s 5 trays I need costing me $35.00. A year’s worth would cost me $420. Does $1.16 a serve or $35.00 a month seem too expensive?  Not when you compare it to the average cost of eggs benedict at your local café, or a bottle of wine, slab of beer, or pack of cigarettes! Imagine if you did the maths for the carbs and fats you need from all the foods you eat? Only then could you accurately determine whether healthy food is too expensive to buy for yourself and your family. If you would like to learn to calculate the cost effectiveness of your groceries, come and see me or one of PARC’s Personal Trainers today!   1 http://www.eggs.org.au/facts-and-tips/ Australian Egg Farmers Consumer Site 2,3 Understanding Nutrition, Australia & New Zealand Edition (2nd Ed.) Cengage Learning. 4 Nutritiondata.self.com
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Reminder: Do you need to update your parking permit? 🚙

A friendly reminder that your PARC parking permit may be due to expire at the end of this month.

Please ensure you check the expiry date on your permit and come into reception to collect a new parking permit in exchange for your old permit.

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Reminder: Do you need to update your parking permit? 🚙 A friendly reminder that your PARC parking permit may be due to expire at the end of this month. Please ensure you check the expiry date on your permit and come into reception to collect a new parking permit in exchange for your old permit.

Have you got what it takes to be a soccer star? ⭐️⚽️

World Cup Fever has hit PARC, and we want to see your soccer skills! Whether you’re a pro or beginner, come visit us in the Gym and give your best shot of our PARC Penalty Shootout.

We’ll see you in Centre!

#PARC #Frankston #worldcup2026 #parcfrankston

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Have you got what it takes to be a soccer star? ⭐️⚽️ World Cup Fever has hit PARC, and we want to see your soccer skills! Whether you’re a pro or beginner, come visit us in the Gym and give your best shot of our PARC Penalty Shootout. We’ll see you in Centre! #PARC #Frankston #worldcup2026 #parcfrankston

Happy 12 Year Anniversary Bec! 🥳

Bec has been a beloved member of our PARC Team since 2014, watching PARC go from a patch of dirt, to the thriving community we have today 💙

She is always full of energy, and brings the good vibes wherever she goes! If you see her around Centre, you can be sure that she`ll have a huge smile on her face.

If you bump into Bec around Centre, make sure to congratulate her on this massive milestone!

Congratulations Bec! 🩵

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Happy 12 Year Anniversary Bec! 🥳 Bec has been a beloved member of our PARC Team since 2014, watching PARC go from a patch of dirt, to the thriving community we have today 💙 She is always full of energy, and brings the good vibes wherever she goes! If you see her around Centre, you can be sure that she'll have a huge smile on her face. If you bump into Bec around Centre, make sure to congratulate her on this massive milestone! Congratulations Bec! 🩵

Winner, Winner! 🏆

We’ve drawn our 50 lucky winners of our 30-20-2 Movement Challenge. If you entered in the draw, make sure to check your email to see if you are one of the lucky few!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the challenge; it was amazing to see so many of our members get in their 30-20-2 at PARC ⭐️

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Winner, Winner! 🏆 We’ve drawn our 50 lucky winners of our 30-20-2 Movement Challenge. If you entered in the draw, make sure to check your email to see if you are one of the lucky few! Thank you to everyone who participated in the challenge; it was amazing to see so many of our members get in their 30-20-2 at PARC ⭐️

We`re waiting for you to come and join the fun at PARC! 🤩

Our school holiday program is running weekdays from Monday 29 June – Friday 10 July. We have lots of activities on offer, including our giant inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island! 🚀

Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information.

#PARC #PARCFrankston #Frankston #schoolholidays #schoolholidayfun #melbourne #schoolholidaysmelbourne

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We're waiting for you to come and join the fun at PARC! 🤩 Our school holiday program is running weekdays from Monday 29 June - Friday 10 July. We have lots of activities on offer, including our giant inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island! 🚀 Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information. #PARC #PARCFrankston #Frankston #schoolholidays #schoolholidayfun #melbourne #schoolholidaysmelbourne

Meet Caz! 🚴‍♀️

Caz has been part of Team PARC since doors opened in 2014! She teaches RPM, Les Mills Shapes and Reformer Pilates.

Caz is passionate about creating classes that are FUN, welcoming and challenging for everyone, catering for all fitness levels. Her classes are all about good vibes, feeling included and having fun while you move. Her approachable style and supportive energy make it easy for everyone to feel seen, comfortable and part of the group.

Caz always loves to welcome new faces to her classes, so if you get the chance, book into one of her sessions and experience the fun for yourself!

#PARC #PARCFrankston #groupexercise #RPM #pilates

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Meet Caz! 🚴‍♀️ Caz has been part of Team PARC since doors opened in 2014! She teaches RPM, Les Mills Shapes and Reformer Pilates. Caz is passionate about creating classes that are FUN, welcoming and challenging for everyone, catering for all fitness levels. Her classes are all about good vibes, feeling included and having fun while you move. Her approachable style and supportive energy make it easy for everyone to feel seen, comfortable and part of the group. Caz always loves to welcome new faces to her classes, so if you get the chance, book into one of her sessions and experience the fun for yourself! #PARC #PARCFrankston #groupexercise #RPM #pilates

School Holidays start today! 🥳

We have your fun sorted these school holidays! With heaps of entertainment and activities on offer, PARC is the perfect place to escape the cold. Splash your way through a day of intergalactic family fun.

💫 Our inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island (bookings essential)
☄️ Rafter waterslides
👽 Aquatic Playground
🛰️ Scavenger hunt
🪐 Balloon entertainment and face painting
🚀 Prizes and giveaways

Our school holiday program will run from Monday 29 June – Friday 10 July. Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information.

#schoolholidays #PARC #PARCFrankston #Frankston #fun

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School Holidays start today! 🥳 We have your fun sorted these school holidays! With heaps of entertainment and activities on offer, PARC is the perfect place to escape the cold. Splash your way through a day of intergalactic family fun. 💫 Our inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island (bookings essential) ☄️ Rafter waterslides 👽 Aquatic Playground 🛰️ Scavenger hunt 🪐 Balloon entertainment and face painting 🚀 Prizes and giveaways Our school holiday program will run from Monday 29 June – Friday 10 July. Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information. #schoolholidays #PARC #PARCFrankston #Frankston #fun

Have you spotted our new mural in the Gym? 👀

We recently unveiled a new mural in the gym as part of our ongoing investment in enhancing key areas of the facility and improving the experience of our members and guests.

The design celebrates the connections which make our community so strong and the idea that progress isn`t always a straight line💙

If you haven’t already, be sure to check it out next time you’re in Centre.

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Have you spotted our new mural in the Gym? 👀 We recently unveiled a new mural in the gym as part of our ongoing investment in enhancing key areas of the facility and improving the experience of our members and guests. The design celebrates the connections which make our community so strong and the idea that progress isn't always a straight line💙 If you haven’t already, be sure to check it out next time you’re in Centre.

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