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by nategri 3285 days ago
A lot of this cheap stuff is high-margin "weaponized food" that's had thousands of man-hours thrown at it to make it addictive. Capitalism is optimizing for the wrong parameter, just like it does in just about every other situation related to human health.
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These "weaponized food" exist and there is no turning back because people like them. McDonalds sells apple slices and french fries but I bet a vast majority of people choose french fries. But if people took things is moderation it would be much better. Maybe take a small serving of french fries and a glass of water with your burger.
And the funny thing is, their apple slice are likely even less healthy than the fries.
Yes, because foods can easily be ranked by their scientifically measured healthiness.

The only fruit I eat is strawberries because they are the healthiest.

Ur so dumb geez, you obviously should eat only kale.