Lördagsgodis (Saturday Sweets)
15 days ago
- #Candy consumption
- #Public health
- #Swedish traditions
- Lördagsgodis is a Swedish and Norwegian tradition of eating candy mainly on Saturdays.
- The tradition originated from a 1959 health recommendation following the Vipeholm experiments, which studied the effects of sugar on tooth decay.
- Over time, it became a routine for both children and adults, making Saturdays a special day for candy consumption.
- Swedes commonly buy candy by weight from grocery store candy walls.
- Candy consumption in Sweden increased significantly from the 1980s, leading to Sweden having the highest per capita candy consumption in the world by the 2010s.
- The Swedish government considered enforcing Saturday-only candy consumption in 2015 to improve public health, but faced criticism.