Tim Harlan, M.D.: Why Fast Food Isn’t Cheaper Than Healthy Food

The conclusion often from studies and news reports is that the subsidies on more calorie-dense foods are the culprit Because our government provides funding to farmers growing calorie-dense products like corn (which is processed into sugars) and beef, the typical fast food menu can be advertised as being “cheap, cheap, cheap,” and candy bars can be sold for 33 cents each.

This is, however, one of the great myths about healthy eating — ranking right up there with the fallacy that eating healthy doesn’t taste good. I believe it’s more economical to cook a fresh, healthy meal than to eat junk food.

Fat Thanks to Sunita K. for the tip!

Tim Harlan, M.D.: Why Fast Food Isn’t Cheaper Than Healthy Food