Heading out to the grocery store on an empty stomach could cost you. 76% of Americans admit they’re more likely to blow their budget if they shop while hungry, according to a new survey from One Poll, commissioned by Dole Food Company.
The average person does two grocery store runs a week, where they spend an average of $162.00. Shopping while your stomach growls costs you an extra $26 per trip.OnePoll’s study of 2,000 Americans found that six in ten shoppers also say they’re likely to discard their health goals at the door when they’re on the verge of hangry. A majority say they’ll typically spend up to 20% more than what they’ve set aside for groceries for the week.
Only one-fifth exhibited the self-control to not ever overspend the amount they’ve budgeted for groceries.
