{"id":119338,"date":"2021-04-01T00:44:28","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T00:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/?p=119338"},"modified":"2021-04-01T00:44:28","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T00:44:28","slug":"nearly-half-of-americans-indulge-in-chocolate-to-cheer-themselves-up-when-theyre-having-a-bad-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/world-news\/nearly-half-of-americans-indulge-in-chocolate-to-cheer-themselves-up-when-theyre-having-a-bad-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Nearly HALF of Americans indulge in chocolate to cheer themselves up when they're having a bad day"},"content":{"rendered":"

CLOSE to half of all Americans opt for the chocolate bar when in a bad mood and looking for a quick pick-me-up.<\/p>\n

A new study found that most Americans' comfort foods revolve around something sweet (like chocolate, waffles, and candy) and something savory (like bacon, tacos, chips, and steak).<\/p>\n

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The survey of 2,000 people found tacos (33%), bacon and eggs (32%) and a nice juicy steak (32%) were foods that instantly put them in a good mood no matter the circumstances.<\/p>\n

Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of meal kit company HelloFresh, 46% said they indulge in chocolate when they\u2019re having a bad day along with fast food and candy (both at 36%), and chips (35%).<\/p>\n

Although respondents also devour chocolate (41%) on a good day, the results showed 39% prefer fresh vegetables and fruits as well.<\/p>\n

The last thing on their minds after an unpleasant day is figuring out what\u2019s for dinner with 59% saying they feel even worse when they eat unhealthy meals later in the evening.<\/p>\n

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Data showed the key to having better days and moods may be as simple as eating healthier meals.<\/p>\n

Sixty-six percent of all those polled agreed they feel better when they eat a home-cooked meal as opposed to take out or delivery.<\/p>\n

People also reported a 37% boost in confidence when they eat a healthy meal \u2013 and a 40% increase when they cook that dish from start to finish.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether you are a novice in the kitchen or a more experienced home cook, preparing a meal from start to finish can leave you with a feeling of pride and sense of accomplishment,\u201d said Dana Murrell, Head of Culinary at HelloFresh.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery time you cook, you are either honing a skill or building a new one,\u201d Murrell added. Cooking with a meal kit helps to steer you in the right direction and ensure the finished dish is always delicious.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n

GO-TO FOODS WHEN HAVING A GOOD DAY<\/h3>\n

Chocolate – 41%
Fresh vegetables – 39%
Fresh fruit – 39%
Candy – 36%
Fast food – 30%<\/p>\n

GO-TO FOODS WHEN HAVING A BAD DAY<\/h3>\n

Chocolate – 46%
Fast food – 36%
Candy – 36%
Chips – 35%
Fresh vegetables – 30%<\/p>\n

TOP FOODS THAT INSTANTLY PUT AMERICANS IN A GOOD MOOD<\/h3>\n

Tacos – 33%
Bacon and eggs – 32%
Steak – 32%
Fried rice – 31%
Waffles\/pancakes – 31%<\/p>\n