Brits can't cook, won't cook

The study commissioned by Caterer.com reveals that 72% admit to being unhappy with their weight. Despite this, only 21% of Brits feel they have a healthy and nutritious diet. Research also found that 98% of British adults believe that cooking is a beneficial skill to have but 11% of Brits claim they have never been shown the ropes in the kitchen, 12% feel stressed and anxious at the thought of preparing a meal and one in four Brits claim they are too busy to cook. Worryingly, 17% of British adults admit to preferring the taste and hassle-free option of microwave meals and junk food over cooking and admit to never cooking healthy or nutritious meals for themselves or their families. Despite the increase in obesity, one in five British adults admit to rarely setting foot in their kitchen and 41% of Brits admit to never or very rarely eating their recommended five-a-day. Ian Burke, from Caterer.com said: "I am utterly shocked that so many people have very little idea of how to cook or how to be healthy. We see cooking as an art – something you can take pride in and fully enjoy when it's finished. "It's sad to discover that so many people would rather eat crisps at dinner time than a healthy, nutritious and warm meal."