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Coconut Water Seller Struggles As Society Prefers Junk Food Over Health
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News18•12-10-2026, 13:15
Coconut Water Seller Struggles As Society Prefers Junk Food Over Health
- •A social media post by Arvind Pandey highlighted how a coconut water seller in his neighbourhood is struggling to earn enough money.
- •The vendor considered adding fried items like samosas and jalebis to his cart because fast food attracts vastly more customers than healthy options.
- •In contrast, a neighbouring golgappa and tikki cart consistently sells out by evening every day.
- •The post triggered an online debate, with internet users agreeing that people often prioritize taste and cravings over nutrition.
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The coconut water vendor considered expanding his business to include fried items like samosas and jalebis because he was struggling with a lack of customers and insufficient business for his coconut water.
While the coconut water seller struggled to make enough money, the neighboring golgappa and tikki seller typically arrived in the morning and sold out completely by 5 pm.
Arvind Pandey observed that fewer than 10% of people truly care about eating healthy, noting that consumers readily spend money on fried and sugary snacks like samosas, jalebis, and golgappas instead of healthier options like coconut water.
