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Living alone makes for an unhealthy diet

Living alone makes for an unhealthy diet

It is wonderful not to have to take housemates into account, or to have the bed to yourself, but living alone does not have a good influence on your eating habits.

Why people living alone are more likely to make unhealthy food choices This is the conclusion of Australian researchers who analyzed the results of 41 studies. There were some patterns to be found that indicate that people living alone eat less healthily. For example, people living alone would eat vegetables, fruit and fish less often. It's harder to find motivation to cook when you're only cooking for yourself. And eating alone is also less pleasant than eating together.

Problems in the elderly
Other reasons play a role in the elderly:for example, they have difficulty carrying groceries or do not have transport to the supermarket. Loneliness also plays a role.

Difficulty with the portion Do you find it difficult to prepare a portion for one person? Then read our tips to cook for one person without wasting food.