Shocked by the Price of Eggs?

In recent years, more and more Americans are noting groceries as a source of financial stress. According to one report, 70% of shoppers say they struggle to pay for their groceries and 62% say they avoid buying snacks in order to save money. Americans took those concerns to the ballot box in November 2024, with 96% of voters reporting high grocery and gas prices as a factor in their decision for the presidential election.
Hers set out to find how much the prices of healthy groceries have gone up in the U.S.—how much did the cost of eggs really increase in the past year?—and which items have been the most resistant to inflation to help support your healthy eating goals and your budget in 2025.
A balanced diet that includes whole, unprocessed foods is a cornerstone of maintaining a healthy weight and overall health and well-being. In fact, research shows that 80% of chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, may be prevented with lifestyle changes like better diet and moderate exercise. But eating whole foods can feel more expensive than processed options in the grocery store, especially with so much price volatility in recent years. In 2022, for instance, overall food prices jumped by nearly 10%.
Excerpted from the Miami Herald