Cooking healthy and well-balanced meals can be time consuming or costly. But for those who want to eat healthy and make sure their loved ones do, too, it’s all worth it.
Be that as it may, it might be understandably disappointing when the latter don’t appreciate the effort the cook puts into it. But, according to members of the‘Facepalm’ community, this parent seemingly overreacted to their kid seeking something less nutritious.
Not everyone is equally eager to cook or eat healthy foods
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The parent was asking for advice on how to punish a 13yo for eating ramen
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Roughly half of Americans try to follow a healthy diet
The benefits of a healthy diet are evident; among other things, it can lead to better health and general well-being and fewer diseases or conditions. That’s likely why quite a few people try to eat healthy, and,according to Statista, roughly half of Americans do; or so they say, at least.
What Gen Z is interested in, though, is spicy foods, dining in groups, and influencer marketing,Business Insider reports. It seems that when it comes to eating habits, they differ quite significantly from other generations, as they tend to snack more than others, eat with their phone always on hand, and they want everything quick and, often, delivered.
“I think speed and convenience are paramount to Gen Z. They want things now, meaning whatever easiest order mode they can get their food as quickly as possible, that’s usually what they’re doing,” the CMO of El Pollo Loco, Andy Rebhun told Business Insider.
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Some people tend to spend their money on meals that are far from healthy
The CEO of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, Laura Dickey pointed out that Gen Zers are social diners; if they opt for going out to eat rather than ordering in, they are likely to use this occasion to catch up with friends.
Being in charge of your own money allows you to spend it in whatever way you want to. That—especially when it comes to young adults and children—might involve buying sugary treats, fast food, or something they might not normally eat at home; cheap ramen noodles, for instance. Also, something that’s very unlikely to be considered part of a healthy diet.
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Few things brimming with salt are considered healthy
In addition to the portion size and the number of calories, the amount of salt used in fast food has reportedly been on the rise, too. Cause for numeroushealth problems, including high blood pressure and cardiovascular events, it is also an ingredient that is ample in instant noodles.
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