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Maybe we should just stop putting gross amounts of sugar in everything. People have no problems getting rid of beef or meats. We should be able to get rid of so
by AamosSinervo 5y ago
Maybe we should just stop putting gross amounts of sugar in everything. People have no problems getting rid of beef or meats. We should be able to get rid of some of our worst industries.
Environmental case for this stuff is bad because of insane amount of chemicals necessary to grow unnattural (i.e. GMO) products. Those chemicals then run off and poison the environment. Then we need to add more chemicals, (i.e. flouride) to deal with consumption.
Economically sugar/corn-syrup receive an enormous amount of subsidies.
From a human rights perspective sugar farming is terrible (google Fanjuls to learn more).
Obesity was the greatest risk factor besides age for COVID-19, so if as a society we can start mandating the jab, we can mandate some people don't get their "treats".
- efirman 5y agoTooth decay and the disease that comes with it is a multi-factorial disease - its not enough to simply eliminate "sugar" from the diet. So, although I agree 100% that we need put systemic interventions to make those that promote a sugary diet accountable for the externalities they create, like hospitalizations, lower quality and length of life, lower incomes and educational attainment etc., We still need to focus on preventing cavities. Cavities are caused by all carbohydrates, including crackers, bread, etc. that have time on teeth allowing the bacteria that cause cavities to digest them and excrete acid on the tooth. Eliminate enough risk factors and you will prevent the disease - in fact cavities are 100% preventable - with proper hygiene, enough fluoride, healthy diet and early prevention of the bacteria that spreads the disease from childcare provider to baby.