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03/06/2024

Unhealthy food, such as burgers and sausages, often contain cheap ingredients like fat, sugar, and refined flour.
The economic logic behind selling unhealthy food is that cheap ingredients like sugar, flour, and fat make it profitable for manufacturers.
During the grilling season, products like burgers and sausages are often diluted with cheap ingredients like starch to reduce costs for producers.
Choosing whole ingredients like whole meat, fish, and vegetables can help avoid the use of cheap additives in processed foods.
Some dairy products may contain cheaper, unhealthy additives like sugar, fructose, or honey.
Chewing resistance in food can affect how quickly we feel full, with less processed food taking longer to consume and digest.
Price is a significant factor in food choices, with many people indicating they would choose healthier options if they were more affordable.
Consumer Council suggests implementing targeted taxes or other price mechanisms to encourage healthier food choices and reduce social disparities in health outcomes.