Well I mean I do use garlic in about 2 out of every 3 meals.. so there’s mincing at least.

Obviously you can make a sandwich. Or cook a burger. But if you’re eating healthy fresh produce and meats then how are you not cutting things? Maybe like steak and asparagus every night? It’s that or processed food. Or maybe people call warming up pre made foods cooking? I honestly don’t know.

Here’s random recipes I picked from a recipe app.

  Mushroom kale risotto (chopping mushrooms, garlic, kale)
  Ratatouille penne (celery, red onion, garlic, zucchini, squash)
  Gnocchi veg (tomatoes, broclli garlic)
  Turkey sweet potato roast (sweet potatoe, garlic, onion, yellow pepper, parsley)
  Stuffed pork tenderloin (garlic)
  Chicken pasta (chicken, garlic, green onions)

Now if you tell me the average person just makes Mac and cheese, or eats sandwiches, well then I understand. About 42% of Americans are obese, and fast food makes up a significant part of the average American diet. So I guess I’m reading the study as if it’s looking at the “average” person who uses a cutting board cooking, rather than an average American (many who may not even use cutting boards)

So maybe I’m in a bubble cooking these meals, but I’m not sure what actual “cooking” doesn’t do a lot of cutting. Knifes are the chefs primary tools. (watch any cooking show and count how many times knife hits board)