Survey reveals the benefits of lockdown
The coronavirus crisis has changed all aspects of all life, but it appears there may be some positive benefits emerging for our health.
A new UK survey by nutrition tracking app here asked more than 3,000 UK adults about how their shopping, eating and exercise habits had changed over the past seven weeks.
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Hide AdSaid Rachel Hartley, business development director: “Our lives have been turned upside down, yet our survey findings point to some positive changes.
“It’s like we’ve taken a step back in time - we are buying more fresh food, cooking based on what’s available on the shelves, and wasting less.
“This behaviour change has the potential for a knock-on effect long term. It tackles some of the big issues we’ve faced before. If people embrace these changes and keep going when we come out of lockdown, there’s a chance for positive lifestyle and health improvements in the future.”
The results focus on three key areas ...
Food shopping and buying behaviour
57 per cent are less bothered about buying branded products.
27 per cent are buying more fruit and veg.
46 per cent are buying more fresh, unpackaged foods.