Americans’ busy lifestyle—coupled with our desire for tasty foods—has created a spike in our consumption of ultra-processed foods over the past two decades. Research suggests that between 60% and 90% of the standard American diet now consists of foods and beverages that are highly processed.
Category: Food Industry
What Is Wrong With U.S. Agriculture?
Over the past 50 years, the United States has lost more than a million farms, yet more animals than ever are being raised, slaughtered, and processed. The modern operations that raise most animals for food today are far larger than those of years ago, and many specialize in only one type of livestock or even one stage of an animal’s life.
Are Protein Shakes Bad For You?
Protein powder is a supplement that is now commonly used by professional athletes and people who are serious about training, to help them maintain the correct protein intake.
Is The Food Industry Creating Problems And Selling Solutions?
The food industry didn’t want to start an obesity pandemic. They didn’t calculate that ultra-processed fast foods with added saturated fats, sugar, and more calories will make people gain more weight than they could lose. So when they saw the result and the obesity rates rising, they learned something.
The Child Obesity Crisis In The U.S.
Childhood obesity has been called “one of the most serious public health challenges of the 21st century,” and with good reason.
The American VS European Baby Formula
Although 84% percent of babies in the United States start out being breastfed, just a quarter of infants are exclusively breastfed at six months, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control.
The Truth About The American Chicken Industry
For most of American history, poultry and eggs were luxury foods. Chicken traditionally was far more expensive than beef or pork—after all, you needed grain to feed chickens, but cows could grow on grass and pigs could grow on garbage.
The Most Genetically Modified Vegetable In The World – Soybean
The soybean, known as a “miracle crop” for its versatility in different climates and the flexibility of its use in by-products, ranks among the United States’ top crops. While the plant traces back to China in the 11th century B.C., the United States emerged as the world’s biggest soybean exporter in the 1950s.
The Truth Behind The Palm Oil Industry
Palm oil is an edible vegetable oil that comes from the fruit of oil palm trees. It’s cheap and efficient making it the world’s most widely used vegetable oil – and global consumption is rising.
The Truth About Starbucks
Everybody likes Starbucks. Or maybe not lately. It’s such a popular international brand that you think that maybe nothing can go wrong with them. They appear friendly, have great coffee, and their space is perfect for reading a book or joining a Zoom call. Simply perfect.
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