About half of Russians (47%) plan to prepare all the main New Year’s dishes for the holiday table, while the second half (53%) want to make the table more diverse and unusual. These data were obtained by analysts of the Doctis telemedicine service as a result of a survey of more than 2,000 participants.
Of those who are ready to give up traditional New Year’s dishes, 14% will not cook jellied meat, 6% will not cook herring under a fur coat, 2% will cook hot dishes, and 4% will not even cook Olivier. At the same time, 27% of respondents admitted that they would not put any of the listed dishes on the New Year’s table.
Among the reasons for rejecting the traditional New Year’s menu, 25% listed the desire to eat healthier, low-fat food, 14% listed feeling bad in the morning after overeating complex dishes, and 7% did not want to deprive themselves of New Year’s meals. However, 6% of dieters are forced to abandon the traditional menu upon doctor’s advice. The majority, 48% of respondents, just want something new.
The New Year’s table of more than a third of Russians will consist of many salads, appetizers and hot dishes (42%), as usual. One in four respondents will leave two light salads and one hot meal (28%). 15% will be limited to vegetable salads, cold cuts, canapés and fruit, and 10% will be limited to fruits and desserts only. At the same time, 5% admitted that they would not cook anything but would order fast food.
Most often, Russians prepare food for the New Year with a reserve: 44% of respondents have enough food to last another 1-2 days after the holiday, 16% – 3-4 days, and 13% set the New Year’s table all year round finishing. Celebration. 15% of respondents have enough prepared meals for the holidays, and 12% cook very little to avoid overeating.
Former nutritionist suggested A healthy menu option for the New Year’s table.