One in 10 British workers admitted to lunch being their most indulgent and calorific meal of the day as almost five million employees indulge in high-fat convenience food throughout the working week. However, Tuesdays see Brits attempting to eat more healthily.
Manaaz Akhtar, head of marketing for the Subway, said: “Our research found that despite intentions to make ‘this week the week when I lose weight’, Monday morning blues leave UK workers prone to comfort eating. Tuesday is generally the day when the good intentions really kick in.”
Those surveyed were quick to point the finger at busy working patterns as a key reason for their lunchtime over-indulgence, with almost a quarter of workers admitting they choose convenience over health, knowingly opting for unhealthy lunches as they grab fast food to eat at their desks instead of taking a proper lunch break.
The research also uncovered that:
Source: Subway
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