A new survey has revealed that 77% of Britons believe increasing green spaces in cities would help alleviate their stress levels. The research, conducted by Yeo Valley, also found that 75% of people feel mentally lighter with the arrival of spring, and 65% say spending just 15 minutes in green space improves their mood.
Spring Diet and Outdoor Dining
The study highlights that 44% of people vary their diet more in spring than any other month. Dining outdoors also boosts mood, with 67% stating that eating and drinking al fresco makes food and drink taste better.
Access to Green Spaces
Despite the benefits, 37% of respondents reported insufficient access to green spaces during the working week. This lack of access is a concern, as 77% strongly believe that more urban green spaces would help reduce their stress levels.
Yeo Valley Organic recently brought a mini meadow to London to promote seasonal eating and reconnection with nature. Verity Richardson from Yeo Valley Organic said: “Spring is when everything comes back to life on the farm. Our cows are out grazing on lush, organic pastures, full of natural diversity.”
She added: “We know many people want to eat more seasonally, but it’s not always easy to know where to start. By bringing a little piece of the Yeo Valley Organic founding farm from Somerset to the middle of London, we’re helping people reconnect with where their food comes from and experience just how good milk can taste when it’s produced in harmony with the seasons.”
