Is Healthy Food Really More Expensive?
The Real Costs (and Savings) of Healthy Eating In a 2013 study, researchers analyzed the data and came up with a rough answer : about $1.50 more each day per person. On the one hand, that extra cost can add up. For a family of 4, that would be about $2,200 more a year. But on the other hand, $1.50 a day may be a lot less expensive than you expected. And that doesn’t include the long-term financial savings of healthy eating, such as a lower chance of serious and expensive chronic diseases as you and your kids get older.
Why Do We Think Better Food Costs More?
there is a researcher examining that how people think about the costs of different foods and nutrients. “people generally believe that ‘healthy’ aquals ‘expensive’”
Tips for Sticking to Your Budget! • Compare your options, and pay attention to portion size. • Plan before you shop. • Choose cheaper protein. • Buy in season. • Go frozen.
Finally, remember the research : “More expensive does not equal healthier. Don’t be seduced by fancy food co-ops, organic labels, or marketing gimmicks. No matter your budget, choosing healthier food doesn’t have to be a luxury”.