Food prices…A new market survey finds that tariffs have not had much of an impact on food prices. Aldi’s summer lower prices; how pricey a Big Mac is across the U.S. and the markup for prepared food at the grocery store. In health news, cereals are getting less healthy. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Dr. Marion Nestle review the administration’s recent health report meant to be a roadmap for its policies. And weight-loss drugs are in the news: doctors are likely feeling more comfortable prescribing them as teen use of Wegovy increases.
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Rising food prices and health trends are making headlines again. Aldi is easing the burden with summer price cuts, while one fast food chain continues to raise its prices—especially for breakfast. Even prepared grocery store meals come with a steep markup. At the same time, cereal for kids is becoming less nutritious, and energy drinks are being rebranded as “wellness” despite expert concern. Weight-loss medications remain in the spotlight, with increased use among teens, broader employer coverage, and ongoing safety concerns tied to ER visits. Meanwhile, TikTok is serving up budget-friendly recipes as households look for ways to save.
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How are tariffs affecting food prices to date? Aldi announces summer price decreases. Fast food: it’s not as cheap as it used to be…Big Macs are kinda pricey in one location in the U.S. and really, all over. Breakfast: One chain takes the prize for increasing prices A LOT from 2020 to 2025. We all know that prepared food means you are paying for convenience but how much does it generally increase prices? And TikTok shares more low-cost recipes as food budgets tighten.
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- Tariffs aren’t having a big impact on food prices but limited supplies of some items are
- Aldi drops prices for the summer
- McDonald’s prices are well…pricey
- One chain restaurant is REALLY increasing their prices
- What is the markup on prepared food @ the supermarket?
- TikTok takes note of people seeking budget-friendly recipes
Health in the news: A recent study finds that cereals for children aren’t as healthy as they used to be with increases in fat, sodium and sugar from 2010 to 2023. Energy drinks are increasingly marketed as wellness items but experts are concerned because of their caffeine content and other ingredients. This is of particular concern to doctors when youth experience rapid heartbeat.
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The administration recently released a health report meant to be a roadmap for the way forward. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Dr. Marion Nestle provide an assessment of the report.
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Weight-loss drugs are in the spotlight…teen use of Wegovy is up which may reflect the increased comfort level of doctors prescribing it, a survey of employers finds that 36% cover GLP-1 for weight loss, diabetes and semaglutide is tied to ED visits with hypoglycemia seen in 16% of visits since its approval 2 years ago.
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