After a tumultuous year, we have clung to the foods we find comfort in. And when it comes to comfort food, there’s nothing quite as cozy as a big bowl of steaming mac n’ cheese. This is the number one food Americans said they just can’t quit, with 45 percent of people saying they refuse to cut it out of their diet, according to a survey commissioned by Meatless Farm and conducted by OnePoll. For some people, mac n’ cheese’s allure is so powerful they’re willing to overlook their dietary restrictions to indulge in it. The survey found that two-thirds of people with a food intolerance continue to consciously eat foods they know they shouldn’t. In fact, according to the survey, 59 percent of people said they could never give up their favorite foods, even if their health was on the line. However, people were more open to adjusting their diet if there’s a trustworthy alternative: Two-thirds of people said they’d swap their guilty pleasure if they knew they could count on something healthier tasting just as delicious. Of course, that’s a tall order. And mac n’ cheese isn’t the only food people are passionate about. Keep reading for nine other foods Americans say they can’t live without, and if you’re looking to shed some pounds, make sure you avoid The Worst Weight Loss Program in America, According to Users.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Americans who can’t give it up: 17 percent And for a coffee chain the country is ready to ditch, This Is the Most Unpopular Coffee Chain in America. Americans who can’t give it up: 20 percent Americans who can’t give it up: 32 percent And for cheese to avoid at all costs, If You Have These Cheeses at Home, the FDA Says Get Rid of Them Now. Americans who can’t give it up: 35 percent Americans who can’t give it up: 35 percent And for recent food news, This Is Why People Are Now Boycotting Trader Joe’s. Americans who can’t give it up: 36 percent Americans who can’t give it up: 37 percent Americans who can’t give it up: 40 percent And for more tasty content delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. Americans who can’t give it up: 40 percent
