Is Healthy Food Really More Expensive Than Junk Food?

In this episode, Tamara Fidler discusses whether it is more expensive to eat healthy food than junk food. She provides evidence and research on the subject and shares mindset shifts that can help navigate this issue. Tamara explains the historical shift in food production that led to the current situation and challenges we face. She emphasizes the importance of falling in love with cooking at home again as a primary shift to bring healthier, affordable food back into our lives. Tamara shares a personal story and highlights the benefits of home-cooked meals.

 

Takeaways

• Healthier food generally costs more than less healthy options.
• The historical shift in food production led to the current situation where it is easier, cheaper, and more convenient to purchase less healthy food.
• Falling in love with cooking at home again is a primary shift to bring healthier food back into our lives affordably.
• Home-cooked meals are less likely to contain excess salt, fat, and preservatives and are more likely to be nutrient-dense compared to frozen or fast food options.