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Americans experiencing cooking fatigue while stuck at home during the pandemic

September 6, 2021
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By Allison Sadlier // SWNS
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With all the increased time at home, it’s no surprise 55% said cooking during COVID-19 has left them feeling fatigued.

A new study of 2,000 Americans found, due to restrictions when dining out, people are eating at home more than ever and are cooking an average of nine meals a week.

But Americans may be looking for more variety in what they cook and eat, as results revealed the average respondent has cooked the same meal 28 times since the start of COVID-19.

The survey, conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Sun Basket, asked respondents about their relationship with cooking and healthy eating as it pertains to the ongoing pandemic.

While many respondents enjoy cooking, they sometimes wish it was less time-consuming. Seven in 10 (69%) wish they could make a healthy dinner more quickly.

Forty-six percent of respondents would prefer to cook a meal with less prep work and 43% would like to spend less time planning their meals out.

With so much else on their mind, two in five find planning their meals every night to sometimes be a tricky task.

In a dream world, it would only take the average person 12 minutes to make a delicious, healthy meal — and many people are looking for dinner alternatives on the nights where they don’t have time to cook.

Because of the COVID-19 restrictions, nearly two-thirds of respondents are limiting their trips to the grocery store.

Of those making fewer trips to the grocery store, 69% of Americans can occasionally feel limited when they cook due to lack of ingredients at home.

Three in five think they’re eating less healthy than they used to because they’re lacking in fresh ingredients.

Due to the lack of fresh ingredients and a bit of cooking fatigue, one in two (53%) are eating more takeout and delivery to get a little break from making dinner every night, while 55% confess they’re eating more unhealthily because of the increased takeout meals in their diets.

Even though they can’t get to the grocery store as often as they used to, respondents want control over their cooking and don’t want to rely on takeaway home deliveries (46%).

“Now that Americans are spending an increased amount of time at home, dinner solutions that are nutritious, delicious and easy to prep have become a priority,” said Justine Kelly, executive chef at Sun Basket.

“Our fastest meal option yet, Fresh & Ready meals, require no prep and feature in-season ingredients grown for peak flavor, relieving the stress of cooking every night of the week.”

Three in five have considered ordering pre-made meals and two in five have ordered meal kits before.

Additionally, three in five have thought about pre-made, heat and eat meals. When asked about the most enticing aspects of meal kits, the top three preferences were convenience (47%), precisely measured ingredients (39%) and variety of curated recipes available (39%).

“With convenience being a priority for many consumers, our Fresh & Ready meals are pre-prepared in wooden trays and can be ready in as little as six minutes,” Chef Justine Kelly added.

“We wanted these meals to encompass everything in our classic meal kits, but with a shorter prep and cook time. Fresh & Ready meals cater to a variety of dietary preferences, are dietician-approved and use organic, fresh produce making them the perfect option for those looking for high-quality, convenient meals delivered straight to their doorstep.”

COOKINGS’ MOST FATIGUING ASPECTS
1.     Prep work                                   46%
2.     Clean up                                     43%
3.     Planning meals for the week      42%
4.     Cooking                                      35%
5.     Collecting ingredients                 34%
6.     Waiting for food to be ready       28%

 


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