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Endlessly frustrates me how much of the food economy is focused on producing cheap carbohydrates. This is perverse regulatory pressure.
by nategri 7y ago
Endlessly frustrates me how much of the food economy is focused on producing cheap carbohydrates. This is perverse regulatory pressure.
- core-questions 7y agoCheap carbohydrates keep us fed and happy. What if I told you that not everyone needs to look like a fitness model to live a reasonably content existence?
- admax88q 7y agoProteins and fats can keep us fed and happy as well. Also being healthier can keep lead to being happier.
- simonsarris 7y agoDo they keep us happy? Or would depression rates be better if we had fewer cheap carbs and more quality calories?
- lotsofpulp 7y ago70%+ of Americans are overweight, 30%+ are obese. We’re not at any risk of having too many people look like fitness models.
- diminoten 7y agoYeah, filling bellies to keep people alive really pisses me off too...