Stressed-Out Brits Choose Chocolate Over Fruit
22.05.12
A whopping 80% of British workers choose junk food over healthy alternatives as a remedy for stress, a recent study has revealed. The survey by office fruit delivery company Fruitdrop reveals a tiny 7% of Brits eat fruit to raise their spirits on a bad day, instead choosing to reach for unhealthy comfort foods such as chocolate, crisps and biscuits.
The poll reveals 65% of those choosing unhealthy snacks when stressed reach for sweet treats, with 53% of women favouring chocolate. Many Brits have also adopted the bad habit of routinely skipping lunch, so it seems natural that cravings for high-energy sugary snacks may surface.
A tiny 2% of 18-24 year olds say that they eat fruit when their spirits are low, whereas over 55s are much more likely to opt for a fruity snack when stressed, with a much healthier 13% selecting this option.
Ben Thompson, Managing Director of Fruitdrop, believes that offices can support their workers in adopting a healthier
Source: 4RFV