The American idea of food is broken at its core. More than 73% of the US food supply consists of ultra-processed food imbued with colorants and additives. But the US is the exception rather than the norm, especially when compared to European countries. The most heavily processed European countries consume just 43.8% of their calories in ultra-processed foods, while countries like Italy and Romania consume even less (just 14% of their diet).
Most conversations surrounding metabolic health are filled with technical jargon. This is well and good for the medical community, but it’s not helpful for those of us looking to reclaim our health. I firmly believe that education is the solution to America’s metabolic health crisis — starting with a solid foundation of common terms and
They say seeing is believing — but that isn’t always true. And when it comes to the food we eat and the diets we follow, blind trust can be a dangerous thing. The food pyramid is a great example of this. Not only are 88% of Americans metabolically unhealthy, but their recommended diet is failing
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