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Russians Eat Fruit and Garlic to Boost Immunity
85% of Russians buy oranges, lemons and grapefruits to stay healthy. 73% of them use garlic to fight viruses. This was shown by a study of package services, the results of which were reviewed by Gazeta.Ru.
The next most popular food in the fall season after healthy eating is vegetables: 68% of respondents said they strengthen their immunity with vegetables. Russians consider berries to be the least healthy food: only 44% choose them.
To take care of their bodies, more than half of Russians buy such products several times a week. About a third of them visit the store once every seven days, and 10% of respondents buy immunity-boosting products every day. Only 7% of respondents admitted that they rarely buy such products.
In autumn, 84% of respondents take vitamins. At the same time, 14% consciously refused food supplements in favor of natural products, and 2% of respondents did not feel the need for vitamins, believing that their diet is sufficient to maintain immunity.
When choosing vitamins, most Russians pay attention to the naturalness of the composition and the absence of unwanted additives. This was the answer given by 38% of respondents. 31% of respondents named the cost of vitamins as an important factor when deciding which medicine to take. A quarter of them pay attention to the vitamin composition, and 6% - to the recommendations of the doctor taking the test.
To save on products that are good for the immune system, 65% of respondents prefer to buy seasonal vegetables and fruits. The same number look for promotions and discounts. About a third of Russians try to cook for themselves, using available products. 34% do this, and 32% of them use cashback services. Five out of five respondents buy such goods in bulk to save money.
Supermarkets are the most popular place for Russians to look for products that boost immunity. More than half of respondents shop there. The market took second place in popularity, chosen by 20% of respondents. Slightly fewer people prefer to order vitamins through online stores. 17% of them choose this option. Only 5% of patients visit a pharmacy after receiving such requests.
Previously, it was called the most “crooked” month of the year.