NEW DOCUMENTARY EXPOSES ULTRA-PROCESSED FOOD LIES WHILE CITIES IGNORE WORKFORCE HEALTH ECONOMICS A new documentary called “Food Lies” exposes how ultra-processed foods contribute to chronic diseases, highlighting an economic development factor most cities completely ignore: workforce health directly impacts business attraction and retention. Companies increasingly consider employee health metrics when selecting locations because healthcare costs, […]
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Fattest Place in America Thanks to Government and Food/Pharma/Health Complex #FoodLies
HOLMES COUNTY MISSISSIPPI TOPS OBESITY RANKINGS WHILE CITIES IGNORE FOOD SYSTEM ECONOMICS Holmes County, Mississippi holds the dubious distinction of being America’s fattest place, with obesity rates exceeding 50 percent of the adult population, revealing how local food systems directly impact economic development and quality of life in ways most cities refuse to acknowledge. The […]
Ultra-Processed Foods – Why Your Residents Keep Bingeing
Ultra-processed foods like chips and candy are designed for overconsumption. Cities, stop enabling this health and economic disaster. Prioritize local, real food economies to save your communities from the junk food spiral that’s draining healthcare resources and productivity. Why Some Ultra-Processed Foods Go Down So Easily, So Fast – WSJ
Texas May Force Junk Food Warning Labels, Finally!
Doritos and M&Ms might soon carry warning labels in Texas, alerting consumers about the risks of ultra-processed junk food. Cities should cheer; it’s about time transparency arrived. Big Food won’t like it, but your residents’ health and your local healthcare budgets will benefit. Doritos, M&Ms Could Be Forced to Include Warnings in Texas
ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS DRIVING AMERICA’S CHRONIC DISEASE EPIDEMIC
After decades of churning out processed food-like substances, America is now reaping the health disaster it sowed. Our leading causes of death – heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers – are largely diet-driven chronic diseases, not random bad luck. Ultra-processed foods make up 58% of the American diet, and they’re directly linked to higher rates of […]
Eating Healthy is Too Expensive… More #FoodLies
Today’s breakfast was 6 ounces of ground elk, 4 pasture raised eggs, and a medium Haas avocado. A ketovore meal built on grass-fed elk, pasture-raised eggs, and fresh avocado provides the perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients. The same amount of calories from fast food is packed with seed oils, refined carbs, […]
What Beer vs. Wine Says About Our Diets — and the Real Picture of Food Choices
A new study reveals that beer drinkers tend to have worse diets than wine drinkers. While the findings might seem like a lighthearted jab at beer lovers, they point to a deeper issue about the connection between lifestyle habits and food choices. What we drink often mirrors broader dietary patterns, shaped by culture, marketing, and […]