With restaurants shut because of the lockdown, it is obvious that coronavirus is changing the way we eat. Here are the top 5 ways the Coivd-19 will impact our eating habits.

1. Home-cooked foods become a favorite

As people spend more time at home due to the lockdown, they are left with no option than to prepare their own meals. Because home-cooked foods are gradually becoming less of compulsion, there’s a good chance that they would become a preference for many when the epidemic ends.

2. Healthy eating becomes the new trend

The advocacy for healthy eating has been on for some time now but the Covid-19 has seen its rise in popularity. Because what we eat can actually be the difference between winning and losing the battle to the virus, many people are now conscious about what goes into their system as a way to boost their immune system.

3. Food safety becomes a priority

As researchers are struggling to understand the disease, many people are becoming increasingly becoming worried about the produce they purchase at the market. Because of the fears that the ingredients can be carriers of the virus, many people are now opting for packaged and canned foods.

4. Preference of exotic foods drops

Although the origin of coronavirus is unknown, speculations are rife that it started in Wuhan where all kinds of meats are sold, leading to less demand for exotic meat. Meat-eaters are likely to become picky about what they eat to prevent illnesses.

5. Local eating grows in popularity

Since people are now aware that the source of their food counts, it is likely that many people will develop a preference for hyper-local foods, which are easily available.

In all, we might not know how long the Covid-19 will last for but we can be sure that the impact will be with us all for a long time.