In an alarming contrast, compared to 50 years ago the average Brit is now consuming a massive 430% more ice cream, 200% more crisps and 177% more pizza We're not eating enough veg - it's official (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Brits are unhealthier than ever as we’re refusing to eat our greens – with the nation most averse to fart-inducing Christmas staple Brussel sprouts.

Figures show the amount of all types of vegetable – bar potatoes – consumed across the nation has slumped to a 50-year-low. Instead, experts say lacanophobic Britons fill diets with ultra-processed ready meals, as well as crisps and chocolate.

The stats from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have got healthy eating campaigners – including Jamie Oliver – upset.

The Naked Chef warned:

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