Heart Health and Weight Loss – Has the economy changed your eating habits?

The Consumer Spending Behavior Study conducted September 2008 reported some interesting statistics:

• 43% were eating out less often than they used to.
• 39% were eating at less expensive restaurants.
• 35% had started packing a lunch for work.
• 35% were eating at fast-food restaurants less often.
• 32% had started using coupons.
• 32% had started eating more leftovers.
• 32% were buying more store-label groceries instead of name brands.
• 30% were ordering less food when they went out to eat.
• 22% were drinking tap water instead of soda and noncarbonated drinks.
• Less than 10% had switched to a less expensive brand of alcohol or beer.

Have you changed your eating habits?

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All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
Be Heart Healthy and Lose Weight