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The coronavirus pandemic has motivated Americans to prioritize healthy eating habits, new research suggests. Foods that boost immunity, metabolism and improve mental health are becoming more sought after during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 77% of consumers saying they want to do more to increase their health habits for the future, according to new research from Chicago-based food processing company Archer Daniels Midland. The research, as reported by FoodDive, indicates that plant-based diets as alternatives to meat-centric meals continue to be a growing trend. Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) found that 18% of consumers in the U. S. purchased their first plant-based protein products during the pandemic, with 92% saying theyll continue to buy them. IMPOSSIBLE FOODS SCALES RETAIL WITH CORONAVIRUS-FUELED MEAT SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUESThe news comes on the heels of separate research from Stanford Medicine scientists published in August, which revealed thata diet including an average of two servings of plant-based meat alternatives can lower some cardiovascular risk factors as compared to a diet with the same serving size of animal meat. And plant-based products appearto be selling better alongside real meat. A study by Kroger, Americas largest grocery store chain,found that plant-based meat sold better in the beef aisleduring the pandemic, suggesting perhaps that meat-eaters are increasingly looking for alternative protein options. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERConsumers are also buying moregreens, citrus-containing fruits, spicesand herbal beverages with immune-boosting benefits,with 57% of global consumers saying theyre more concerned about using food as fuel to fight off disease, according to the ADM survey. Whats more, 51% surveyed said theyre looking for protein-rich foods that will help boost metabolic health to maintain weight, especially with more people working from home and going out less frequently
