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Lonestarblue

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8. I think European countries do a better job than we do of trying to limit salt and sugar.

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Wed Sep 27, 2023, 09:57 AM

Sep 2023

Plus, most of them have traditions of local markets with fresh produce and making meals from scratch. Many people in the US rely too much on going to the grocery once a week (or two) and stocking up on the processed foods that don’t spoil in that amount of time. I understand the time constraints for busy families, but certainly our public schools could do a better job of providing nutritious foods. Here’s a link to some of the ways European countries regulate foods.

https://knowledge4policy.ec.europa.eu/health-promotion-knowledge-gateway/sugars-sweeteners-10_en

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Many of Today's Processed Foods Engineered By Big Tobacco: Addictive Strategies, Fat, Salt, Sugar [View all] appalachiablue Sep 2023 OP

Why am I not surprised? M*therF*ckers. Joinfortmill Sep 2023 #1

Agree, well said. A massive problem that we must address somehow. appalachiablue Sep 2023 #2

I see no real way to fight it. thatdemguy Sep 2023 #5

In addition to the flavorful sugar, salt and fat, it's the many appalachiablue Sep 2023 #13

I love the term "hyper-palatable" thatdemguy Sep 2023 #3

Those 3 ingredients, salt, sugar & fat are among the most pleasurable appalachiablue Sep 2023 #7

That's it, very enjoyable and profitable. But toxic. appalachiablue Sep 2023 #12

There's at least one entire book on this ... eppur_se_muova Sep 2023 #4

Thanks! I'll check out this book. appalachiablue Sep 2023 #9

Totally Not Surprised Deep State Witch Sep 2023 #6

I think European countries do a better job than we do of trying to limit salt and sugar. Lonestarblue Sep 2023 #8

Yes, the Europeans have more natural, less processed food and appalachiablue Sep 2023 #11

"Big Food" found the way to make food addictive. Salt/Fat/High Fructose corn syrup. mitch96 Sep 2023 #10

I hear you, agree, good rant! appalachiablue Sep 2023 #14