Diet Insights: What's Trending in American Grocery Shopping
Unveiling Grocery Preferences
The most popular groceries bought by Americans in the year to June were fruits and vegetables, despite a hamburger and French fries being the most sought-after dish. Data from Statista showed that 64 percent of 10,085 respondents between the ages of 18 and 64 most frequently bought fruits and vegetables when going to the grocery store, which was followed closely by eggs at 60 percent.
Consumer Choices
The survey was conducted over the course of a year, from June 2023 to June 2024. In the second quarter of this year, YouGov data showed that hamburgers were the most popular dish with 85 percent of survey respondents deeming it America's best meal. French fries were close behind at 84 percent, as were grilled cheese sandwiches with the same percentage.
- Fruits and Vegetables Ranked First
- Eggs as a Top Grocery Item
- Hamburgers Lead Favorite Dishes
As fruits and vegetables are not typically included on the plates of dishes like burgers, fries, or grilled cheese, it makes the data more surprising. Newsweek spoke to Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Professor Heather Eliassen about the data.
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