Eating Healthier Foods Might Actually Cost Less Than Junk Foods

Many say healthy eating is more expensive than eating not-so-healthy. It seems like you can get those sugary snacks and value deals pretty cheap, but a new study finds that healthy eating might actually be cheaper when you break down the prices. New findings indicate that most fruits, vegetables and healthier choices might actually cost less than those higher in fat, sugar and sodium.

The government says that it's all in how you compare the cost. When they broke comparisons down, the study found that grains, vegetables and fruits are actually less expensive that meats and higher fat and sugary foods.

That means bananas, carrots, lettuce and pinto beans are all less expensive per portion than French fries, soft drinks, ice cream or ground beef.

"Using price per calorie doesn't tell you how much food you're going to get or how full you are going to feel," said Andrea Carlson, scientist at the USDA's Economic Research Service and an author of the study.

[ 9news.com ]