Americans are addicted to ultra-processed foods, and it's killing us

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[–]jet199 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (1 child)

The quality of available fresh vegetables largely depends on where one lives.

The availability of the same fresh veg all year round is a completely modern phenomenon. You don't need to eat that way stay healthy. The veg available should change from place to place and season to season.

Also, I've noticed they're selling busted up produce in premium markets.

Again the idea that fruit and veg need to look lovely is a modern one. It's not necessary and creates huge amounts of food waste.

[–]Noam_Chomsky 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I don't disagree with any of your points.

I'm just recognizing the geo-demographic reality, and suggesting that the rest of the world is also seeing degraded food on previously pristine shelves.

You and I saw this coming years ago, and I have no doubts we'll make it to the other side.

The availability of the same fresh veg all year round is a completely modern phenomenon. You don't need to eat that way stay healthy. The veg available should change from place to place and season to season.

This understanding cannot be over emphasized.

The new normal requires adjusted expectations.

Covid or not, the grand solar minimum is here, and many crops will fail.