The bottled water section of an aisle at a Sainsbury's supermarket is seen almost empty, as restrictions over water usage continue in parts of the country, in London, Britain, August 18, 2022. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Fish and fresh vegetables are disappearing from the menu. The meals of the day consist of processed meat and pre-made pizzas.
Consumer statistics and experts concerned about the country’s nutritional decline claim that many British households are moving away from healthier foods and toward cheaper prepared meals as a result of excessive inflation.
Joanne Farrer used to frequently prepare stews or roast beef dinners for her three children. Now that they are “cheaper and filling,” she is more inclined to serve them chicken nuggets and fries or sausages and mashed potatoes.