Always stress When eating, the peace is missing

To eat missing time and rest: healthy is delicious
More than every third German usually eats his main meal alone. This is the result of an investigation commissioned by Techniker Krankenkasse (TK). 1,200 people, ages 18 and up, were interviewed about their dietary habits in everyday life, leisure time and work. People who eat without society often seek entertainment. 35 percent of respondents watch TV while eating, surfing the Internet or leafing through a magazine. For the majority of young people between the ages of 18 and 29, eating in this way becomes a minor matter. In general, men are more distracted eating than women (40% versus 31%). Also for many singles an accompanying program is part of the meal.

On the other hand, those who cook well and happily usually want to enjoy the food with all their senses and consciously. This has the additional advantage that you do not lose the overview of the quantities eaten and usually also eats slower.

No time to eat, picture: Kzenon - fotolia

For every fourth respondent, food not only satisfies hunger, but also helps to overcome frustration. So the bar of chocolate or a XXL-pizza becomes the soul-comforter of lovesickness or stress in the job. However, frustration only gives a good feeling in the short term. At the latest when the pounds are more, the mood drops again. Nevertheless, this eating behavior is especially common among young adults. With age, many people seem to find other ways to deal with stress and tension. For couples (20%) and men (17%), the percentage of frustration eaters is lower than for singles (27%) and women (30%). However, women are also more concerned about their diet and are more intense.

In general, the dietary behavior of Germans has developed positively. For 45 percent, it is important that the food is healthy. Only the second criterion is the taste (41%). Nearly 80 percent of those surveyed prefer to shop regionally and seasonally, explains TK. Organic foods are still in demand, but new nutritional trends like the Stone Age Diet Paleo are also being tried. Only a few people completely abstain from meat. Thirteen percent of respondents call themselves flexitarians. They mainly eat vegetarian, but occasionally take high-quality meat to themselves. In 41 percent of this group is once or twice a week. Almost 90 percent of Germans enjoy a meal at least once a day, which they eat at home with peace and pleasure.

If it does not work out with a healthy diet, it is rarely due to a lack of knowledge (25%), but rather to time and rest in everyday life (56%). Further reasons are according to own statements the lack of perseverance (46%), will power (43%), money (29%) and cooking knowledge (28%). Heike Kreutz, aid