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Fossil-Fueled Obesity
At first glance, it might seem a little far-fetched. But, there is a connection between highly productive oil-based fertilizers, an increase in corn production, high-fructose corn syrup, the addictiveness of sweeteners, greed, and obesity. Details below…. For the past year … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Fuel
Tagged Addictive Food, addition, airlines, Alaska Airlines, corn, corn syrup, fertilizers, fossil fuels, high fructose corn syrup, Lifeblood, lose weight, Matthew Huber, Michael Moss, Michael Pollan, obesity, oil, Ominvore's Dilemma, sugar, sugarcoating, the story of stuff
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Let Them Eat Fries!
I just read The Atlantic’s article How Junk Food Can End Obesity by David H. Freedman. I don’t know if The Atlantic was trying to stir up controversy or check readership, but the article freaked me out. And, I’m not … Continue reading
Posted in Food
Tagged Addictive Food, Atlantic obesity article, Big Food, David H. Freedman, Fast Food, fat, food industry, Freedman, Grist, McDonalds, Michael Moss, Mother Jones, obesity, problem carbohydrates, Salon, salt, sugar, The Atlantic
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Would you like deforestation with that?
Ahhh! Fast food. So, salty, so sweet, so bad for the environment (not to mention our waistlines). Does the thought of crispy, salty, warm fries have you craving a little fast food? It may be too late for your children, … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Recycling, Travel
Tagged Addictive Food, deforestation, Dogwood Campaign, Fast Food, fast food packaging, fast food waste, fat, food giants, Home economics, Junk Food, Michael Moss, NY Times Magazine, packaging, processed food, recycled packaging, salt, sugar
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