Katharina Buczek
Have you ever arrived home, exhausted from work, and turned to fast food, takeout, or a frozen dinner as a quick solution to mealtime? If so, you’re not alone.
Juggling a hectic schedule and sticking to a healthy diet has never been more challenging in today’s fast-paced world, according to a recent survey.
The survey – commissioned by Kevin’s Natural Foods and conducted by Talker Research from August 5 to August 12 – showed that a whopping 77% of Americans reported being too tired to cook after finishing work.
The survey, which included 2,000 participants, illustrated how many people across the country are struggling to fit home-cooked meals into their busy lives. A shocking 20% revealed that they’ve even fallen asleep while trying to prepare a meal.
It may not come as a surprise that just over half of Americans – or 51% – think that weekdays are the busiest. Yet, according to 38% of respondents, they’re still just as busy on weekends.
This suggests the grind never stops and can have significant impacts on maintaining a consistent, nutritious diet.
Mondays, of course, came in first at 35% as the most difficult day of the week for cooking a meal at home. Wednesday and Friday tied for second place at 29%.
Many survey respondents, 40% to be exact, realize that their chaotic schedules have an impact on their dietary choices. In fact, 57% reported that the business has a negative effect on what they eat.
In these moments when Americans are crunched for time, 42% turn to sandwiches; meanwhile, 37% opt for fast food, and 33% heat up a microwavable dinner.
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