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causes of resistance to healthy eating trends
cause 1 (cost and accessibility)
2/ healthy foods and fresh produce are often more expensive than any other processed kinds of food, for example fresh strawberries are more expensive than conventionally grown strawberries.
3/ seasonal availability and its effects on prices, to illustrate some areas of the world have a more dry and hot climate, while other countries have a much more cooler weather which makes it easier for fresh produce to grow.
1/ income inequality, different households have different incomes, many big families can't afford organic and healthy foods so their last resort is a big amount of unhealthy foods for half of the price.
2/ Over 70% of adults know they should eat healthier, yet most still skip fruits and vegetables daily, Why is healthy eating so hard to follow?
cause 2 (stress and emotional eating)
2/ cravings and addiction, stress eating usually involves foods full of sugar and fat that provides temporary pleasure.
3/ mindless eating, people often eat without thinking through the consequences of their actions and realise what they have done late.
1/ unhealthy diet is often triggered by emotions not hunger, people eat when stressed, anxious, depressed or even out of boredom rather than physical hunger.
cause 3 ( social and cultural habits)
1/ resistance to changing a diet could be linked to traditions for example, in many cultures or celebrations unhealthy and fried food is a popular choice.
2/ Family pressure is also a big factor, elders cook traditional meals and younger generations may find it hard to refuse food that is prepared with love and pride, even if its unhealthy
3/ gender roles can play a big part in cultural and traditional eating habits, men are expected to eat more heavy meals while women aren't as pressured.
1/ imagine standing in front of a fridge full of fresh produce—but reaching instead for chips or chocolate. Many of us do this every day without even thinking
3/ we all know eating healthy is good for us, so why is it so hard to actually do it?
2/ people often choose sugary or fatty foods because they provide temporary comfort
1/ a 2022 survey found that 60% of adults eat more when they are stressed
3/ Stress hormones like cortisol can increase appetite and cravings
People resist healthy eating because it can be expensive, hard to access, influenced by habits, and sometimes emotionally satisfying to eat unhealthy foods
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