Australian women speak about their health and wellness for International Women's Day

In a recent survey conducted by leading 100% natural sweetener brand, Natvia, Australian women open up about their health and wellbeing practices.

 

Natvia, strong advocates for health and well-being, surveyed 640 Australian women, majority ranging between 26-35 years old, followed by 36-45 year olds, 46-55 years old and 56+ to find out the relationship they have with their body, their eating habits and wellness tips. The results are interesting.

 

Approach to health and wellbeing

When asked to describe their approach to health and well-being, 42% of women said they workout 3 times or less per week but rarely consume processed foods or sugary treats. 32% of women said they workout at least 3 times a week and consume a healthy balanced diet, whilst a low 13% said they indulge and sweet treats every day. 

 

Body part Australian women feel most self-conscious about

47% of women said that the body part they feel most self-conscious about is their belly, followed 24% who said they feel self-conscious about most parts of their body and that they have a love and hate relationship with it. A very low 3% of women answered that they love their body just as it is.

 

Sugar consumption

40% of the Australian women surveyed confessed to eating sugary treats and desserts at least 3 times a week and 12% said they eat desserts once a day. 33% however said they rarely eat desserts or sugary foods, maybe once a month.

 

Influence of external factors on self-worth and confidence

When asked about the influence external factors have on the way they feel about themselves and self-confidence, 61% of women admitted to a little bit whilst 31% say they feel overwhelmed by these.

 

Relationship between food and moods

The survey also shows that 39% admit to making an effort when it comes to their eating habits, saying they try to eat healthy and have less sugar to build up their body-confidence when they feel self-conscious. 26% said they tend to eat their feelings and reach out to sugary treats when they feel self-conscious and 17% said they can have unhealthy eating habits when trying to achieve body confidence.

 

Wellness tips

The Australian women surveyed also shared their top tip for health and wellness, and amongst all 639, the most common ones referred to reducing sugar intake, create a balance in your life and to do any form of exercise that keeps you active. 

 

 

For more information, contact miriam.indries@natvia.com

 

About Natvia:

Natvia is the leading 100% Natural Sweetener that can be used in cooking, baking, tea, coffee, smoothies and everything nutritional. The product comes in the form of on the go tablets, canisters, sachets and baking range boxes. Established in 2008, Natvia is the go to product for replacing sugar the healthy way and helping the world quit sugar. Natvia products are available at leading supermarkets and health food stores.