{"id":12490,"date":"2025-04-24T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/?p=12490"},"modified":"2025-05-09T12:05:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T11:05:50","slug":"can-you-guess-the-nations-favourite-meal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.ie\/blog\/can-you-guess-the-nations-favourite-meal\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you guess the nation\u2019s favourite meal?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We do it a whopping 48 hours a year \u2013 and even at work! That\u2019s right, we love talking about food! A poll of 2,000 adults* revealed seven in 10 discuss what they\u2019re having for dinner for an average of eight minutes a day, with 21% saying they chat about their evening meal with work colleagues every day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than six in 10 of those polled say they\u2019re \u2018food lovers\u2019 \u2013 and we definitely feel the same. Our flexible eating plan, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/what-can-i-eat\">Food Optimising<\/a>, makes losing weight easy and enjoyable. There\u2019s no calorie counting or deprivation \u2013 just delicious everyday foods!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/nearest-group-search\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Group-Feel-Real-Good-Food-Small-CTA.jpg\" alt=\"Feel Real Good - Group small CTA\" class=\"wp-image-11365\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The findings at a glance<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>79% love sharing meals with their loved ones&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Home-cooked meals bring joy to 85% of us&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Just under three-quarters say they love to cook from scratch, knowing they\u2019re building healthy habits&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>And 6:28pm is the peak time for us to sit down to eat&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top three meals revealed!&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In third place&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/fish-slimming-world-chips-and-peas\">fish and chips&nbsp;<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/5245389806001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=5283912959001\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" width=\"900\" height=\"390\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoy a \u2018fishy Friday\u2019, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/fish-slimming-world-chips-and-peas\">fakeaway<\/a> version is slimming-friendly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In second place&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/slimming-world-spaghetti-bolognese\">spaghetti bolognese<\/a>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/5245389806001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=6317648881112\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" width=\"900\" height=\"390\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mamma mia! This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/slimming-world-spaghetti-bolognese\">delicious pasta dish<\/a> is a must on every menu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In first place&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/roast-chicken-dinner\">roast dinner<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/roast-chicken-dinner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/roast-chicken-dinner-gravy-500px.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8855\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>With a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/recipes\/roast-chicken-dinner\">Slimming World roast<\/a>, you can enjoy Yorkshire puddings, stuffing, gravy&#8230; the works!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Click on our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/scene\/1971159473976247140\">interactive map<\/a>\u00a0to see which dish came out on top in your area!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/nearest-group-search\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Group-CTA-Square-New.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7714\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Discover the joy of Food Optimising<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever\u2019s on <em>your<\/em> winning menu, you never have to miss out as a Slimming World member. Our no-hunger <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/what-can-i-eat\">Food Optimising plan<\/a> fits around you \u2013 your family, your preferences, your <em>real life.<\/em> You absolutely can lose weight while socialising, sharing meals with friends and family, and eating the food you love!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A separate One Poll member survey of Slimming World members** found that:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>89% love losing weight while getting all the nutrients they need.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>more than three-quarters (77%) now make healthy, nutritious, filling meals that the whole family enjoy&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>76% feel proud that they\u2019re passing on healthy habits to their families&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Carolyn Pallister, registered dietitian and head of nutrition, research and health at Slimming World, says: \u201cThere\u2019s nothing quite like sharing a meal with friends or family, and for many of us, life just wouldn\u2019t be the same without it. Sitting down to eat with others creates connections and builds relationships \u2013 that\u2019s why food is at the centre of so many big events in our lives.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The survey findings also revealed that despite more weight loss drugs being available now, 69% of adults surveyed say they\u2019d be unlikely to take them. Of those, 25% say it\u2019s because they don\u2019t want to change the way they eat, drink and socialise; 21% worry they wouldn\u2019t be getting the nutrition they need for good health, and 20% say they love their food too much.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/what-happens-online\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Online-Feel-Real-Good-Campaign-Food-Small-CTA.jpg\" alt=\"Feel Real Good - Online small CTA\" class=\"wp-image-11364\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u201cI thought losing weight meant losing joy \u2013 I was wrong\u201d<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kim Quigley lost 9st 10lbs (61.7kg) with Slimming World, without missing out on family life or socialising. She says:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI so desperately wanted to lose weight, and came across all sorts of quick fixes and weight loss drugs. While they work for some people, I was worried about how they might affect my health. Plus, I\u2019ve always loved food and sharing meals with my family, so I didn\u2019t want to change my appetite.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting my health back, and dropping from a size 22 to a 12, has changed my life \u2013 without stopping my life with family and friends. There\u2019s no going back for me!\u201d &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/real-life-stories\/kim-quigley\">Read Kim\u2019s story<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lose weight without missing out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now\u2019s a brilliant time to see for yourself how you can eat tasty, filling, real food \u2013 while losing weight. You\u2019ll be welcomed into our supportive, friendly community \u2013 and get all the support you need to get real results that last!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/group-or-online-membership\">Join Slimming World<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n    <section class=\"block-embedded-widget-area alignwide\">\n        \t\t\t<section id=\"mm-newsletter-widget-3\" class=\"widget mm-newsletter-widget\">\t\n\t\t<div id=\"mm-newsletter-widget\" class=\"mm-newsletter-widget-form\" data-thanks_page=\"0\" data-thanks_page_url=\"\" data-thanks_page_new_window=\"0\">\n            <div class=\"wrapper\">\n                <aside>\n                    <header>\n                        <h2>Free 7-day eating plan<\/h4>\n                    <\/header>\n                    <p>You&#8217;ll also get our email newsletter with recipes, inspiration and exciting special offers<\/p>\n                <\/aside>\n\n                <div class=\"form-wrapper\">\n                    <form action=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.ie\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12490\" method=\"post\" id=\"newsletter-form\">\n\n                        <fieldset>\n                            <label class=\"input-label\">First name<\/label>\n                            <input type=\"text\" name=\"firstName\" placeholder=\"Enter your first name\" title=\"Enter your first name\" required>\n                        <\/fieldset>\n\n                        <fieldset>\n                            <label class=\"input-label\">Email address<\/label>\n                            <input type=\"email\" name=\"email\" placeholder=\"Enter your email address\" title=\"Enter your email address\" required>\n                        <\/fieldset>\n\n                        <fieldset>\n                                                            <div class=\"input-radio\">\n                                    <input id=\"classic-menu\" class=\"classic-menu\" type=\"radio\" name=\"menuType\" value=\"Classic\" checked>\n                                    <label for=\"classic-menu\">\n                                        I&#8217;d like the classic menu                                    <\/label>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"input-radio\">\n                                    <input id=\"vegetarian-menu\" class=\"vegetarian-menu\" type=\"radio\" name=\"menuType\" value=\"Vegetarian\">\n                                    <label for=\"vegetarian-menu\">\n                                        I&#8217;d like the vegetarian menu                                    <\/label>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                        <div class=\"input-radio\">\n                                    <input id=\"vegan-menu\" class=\"vegan-menu\" type=\"radio\" name=\"menuType\" value=\"Vegan\">\n                                    <label for=\"vegan-menu\">\n                                        I&#8217;d like the vegan menu                                    <\/label>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/fieldset>\n\n                        <div class=\"button-wrapper\">\n                            <div class=\"g-recaptcha\" data-sitekey=\"6LdLR7cZAAAAAFDxo_6diZKq91dLeqE45o9GkrNL\" data-theme=\"light\" data-size=\"normal\"><\/div>\n                            <button class=\"submit is-secondary animation-light-background\" type=\"submit\" name=\"submit\">Sign me up<\/button>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/form>\n\n                    <p class=\"message-success\">Thank you for signing up. 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