I took a little bit of fire when I came out fully in favour of the proposed “junk food taxes” that have been making news recently. Apparently, though, junk food already is taxed. By the people who sell junk food.
Just one thought about comparing these “meals”. $28 of flour, sugar and lard to $14 of meat and vegetables… seems like apples to oranges.
Originally published in the New York Times (09.25.11):
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One Response to Is Junk Food Really Cheaper?
We rarely eat out at McDonald’s but whenever we do I’m always surprised at how expensive it is! And it seems that if you opt for the ‘healthier’ options there it is even more so! It’s great to see this comparison in plain sight… comfirms what I already thought! Eating healthy does not have to be time-consuming and does not have to break the bank…