Yes you can… eat healthily for less 

Discover how the cost of living crisis is affecting our eating habits – and how Slimming World can support you to save and slim.

With household bills rising, we were keen to understand the link between increased costs and healthy living. We surveyed 2,000 UK adults who aren't Slimming World members* – here's what we found: 

• half of UK adults (51%) say spiralling costs have made it harder to make healthy food choices 
• more than a fifth (23%) say they weigh more now compared to a year ago, and of these, nearly two in three (58%) believe the financial crisis has contributed to their weight gain 
• one in three say they prioritise the cost of food over how healthy it is (31%) 
• of those who've gained weight, 38% feel it's because of comfort eating or eating more convenience food; 36% feel they've put on weight due to having to buy cheaper, less nutritious food, and 31% say they're less motivated to eat healthily because of the cost of living crisis 

Dr Jacquie Lavin, special advisor on the science of weight management at Slimming World, says: 'The survey shows that being supported and getting advice about healthy eating is so important when it comes to losing weight on a budget. In fact, since joining Slimming World, 90% of members now feel more in control when it comes to their food choices.' 

How Slimming World helps 

• knowing they aren't alone and getting support from others helps a third of Slimming World members (33%) to spend less 
• more than two-thirds (69%) have received batch-cooking suggestions from their fellow slimmers 
• 55% have had advice about bulking out meals with cheaper ingredients, such as vegetables and lentils, and 52% have been given low-cost recipe ideas 
• nearly half (47%) say planning meals has helped them to save money since they became members 
• cooking from scratch is key to saving money for almost half (47%), and for 39%, switching to energy-saving appliances like an air fryer or a microwave has made a difference  
• for 28%, freezing leftovers rather than wasting food help to cut food bills  

Jacquie Lavin adds: 'Getting practical advice and tangible tried-and-tested tips from fellow slimmers on the same journey can be especially valuable when you're finding it more difficult to eat healthily and lose weight. Being part of a group where you're facing the same challenges together and helping each other to stay motivated makes a real difference. It's even better when this support is in a warm, friendly community, particularly during such difficult times.'  

We're here to help you shop, cook and eat in a way that suits your lifestyle, and that includes working within your weekly budget. For more money-saving tips and our best low-cost recipes, head to your local Slimming World group or join Slimming World Online.  

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