Tag: Diet and finance

According to a 2025 analysis by The Food Foundation, healthy food can cost more than double the price of less nutritious options on a per-calorie basis. This statistic perpetuates the myth that fast food is inevitably cheaper than healthy food, a perception that often prevents individuals and families from making more nutritious choices. While the upfront price tag on a fast-food meal can seem lower, a comprehensive comparison reveals a more complex financial picture.

According to the World Health Organization, unhealthy diets are one of the leading global risks to health. Yet, a significant portion of the population consistently fails to maintain a nutritious eating pattern, leaving many to wonder, what are the reasons that prevent people from choosing a balanced diet? The answer is a complex mix of economic, social, psychological, and environmental factors.

According to a 2025 analysis by The Food Foundation, 1,000 calories of healthy food can cost more than double the price of 1,000 calories of less healthy options like processed foods. However, this simple price-per-calorie comparison doesn't reveal the whole story behind the question: is it actually cheaper to eat unhealthy?