By Harriet Mallinson | Published on July 19, 2017
We are bombarded with healthy eating advice on a daily basis and oftentimes it is confusing and contradictory.
Many of us are determined to eat well but it can be mighty taxing to stay on top of trends, and anyway, who really has time to whip up an organic, free-from, superfood-powered, nutrient-rich meal three times a day seven days a week?
New research has revealed to what extent adults living in the UK and Republic of Ireland are not only baffled by dietary advice but also riddled with guilt that they are failing to keep up.
A survey conducted by Censuswide between 1 March and 7 March 2017 on behalf of the Potatoes: More Than A Bit On The Side campaign questioned 2,744 respondents about their eating habits.
“With so many ‘superfood’ fads, ‘miracle’ diet, ‘Insta’ experts and ‘quick fix’ solutions around at the moment, it’s no surprise that people feel confused about what to eat,†says dietitian Sian Porter. “Team this with busy and demanding lifestyles, and sustaining a healthy daily routine to many can seem like an impossible task.â€
She advises: “I’m a big believer in the ‘food first’ approach when it comes to getting your daily dose of vitamins and minerals – not only is this nature’s way, it also actually keeps things really simple. Aiming to eat appropriate amounts of a variety of foods from the main food groups ensures you include a whole range of the nutrients your body needs.”
MACROS’ handy infographic breaks down the research statistics. For instance, did you know that less than one third of British adults consume the recommended five fruit and veg a day? Or that only one in five people prepare a well-balanced meal every night of the week?
Read on to find out more and to see if you can relate to any of these torn Brits.
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Harriet is Editor of MACROS and perfectly capable of eating an entire log of goat’s cheese in one sitting.
