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[–] NABDad@lemmy.world 49 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

Anyone who looks at the U.S. and thinks it's a fucked up country because of the food just isn't paying attention.

[–] NickwithaC@lemmy.world 34 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

It may not be the only issue but it is definitely on the list.

[–] macjabeth@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Agreed to both of these points, though as an American I will say there are healthier options, it's just that they make those cost twice as much as the cheaper, unhealthy options.

[–] PancakeBrock@lemmy.zip 4 points 2 weeks ago

Go to a Mexican restaurant. Fajitas are $25 or more. It's just vegetables with some meat. I can make that at home for like $3. We don't eat out much.

[–] NABDad@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Agreed. It's just not where I'd start changing things.

[–] BadlyTimedLuck@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

I dunno. As the saying goes,"You are what you eat." And our elected "leader" advocates the leading producer of junk food.

Maybe if the American populace had actual nutrients in their bodies instead of butter and lard, we'd be able to critically think for once

[–] NABDad@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Butter and lard aren't the problems with the American diet.

It's almost impossible to find anything still made with lard anymore.

[–] Jamablaya@lemmy.today 2 points 2 weeks ago

I mean that's probably the problem

[–] alsimoneau@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] Realitaetsverlust@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 weeks ago

Idk why Americans love that stuff so much ... I feel everything that has high fructose corn syrup in it istasting the same

[–] Jamablaya@lemmy.today 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Maybe that's why Trump picked RFK. "Hey Bobby, get Mcdonalds using beef tallow for their fries again and you can do whatever you want otherwise."

[–] psud@aussie.zone 3 points 2 weeks ago

The food stands out. Like Australia has too many fat people too, but our restaurants don't cater to them like America's - don't try to feed everyone a meal suited to a 200kg man trying for 300.

[–] Rookwood@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 weeks ago

Most of the food comes from fast food along stroads. It is a core part of the problem. The education system is probably the root, but I wouldn't expect a tourist to understand that.