Recent figures published by the Central Statistics Office have shown that Ireland paid 38% more in 2012 than the rest of Europe for staple food items such as fruit, vegetables and potatoes. (We can't believe the last one either).
The survey was based on 500 comparable products throughout all EU state member and 12 other countries.
Healthy eating maybe not always be that easy on the bank balance, but here are 5 fat burning items that are worth putting in to your shopping basket
1 - Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt has twice the amount of protein than regular yogurt and is easily digested.
2 - Red Pepper
A red pepper contains a capsaicin that helps reduce appetite, and speeds up the metabolic rate.
3 - Grapefruit
Grapefruit is rich in cellulose which helps give that much needed satisified feeling.
4 - Cinnamon
Cinnamon is great for stablising blood-sugar levels and reduce the willingness to start picking.
5 - Watermelon
Full of water (imagine that) and packed with nutrients which makes it perfect for snacking on.
Ireland ranked as the fifth most expensive country, after Denmark, Sweden, Austria and Finland. The statistics show that healthy eating is cheapest in Poland.
