The American Diet

Have you noticed that there are vending machines for certain snacks and soft drinks in every corner? When you walk out, it may be a kind of fast food restaurant or convenience store within the walkable distance, you can always provide food and drinks, and are almost not waiting. These fast and easy-to-access foods living in a fast - paced world are foods that many people rely on. Yes, thanks to all the technical and cultural progress that we are doing in the US, we certainly will take a long way in the past few decades.

The whole "Mediterranean" meal is a myth. In contrast to the use of fish and oil, this type of meal is beneficial compared to traditional SAD (American standard meal) with high levels of animal protein and fat. Coconut oil benefits especially from numerous advertisements, but coconut is one of the few vegetable foods containing saturated fats. All animal products contain animal proteins and have proved to be harmful to health. It does not matter whether it is organic, open-minded, raised with grass or anything else. Of course, these types of products may be slightly better than similar products produced on their farms, but they are still not "healthy". It goes without saying about the negative impact on the environment and the global food security.

The government recommends that American diet includes rich fruits and vegetables as well as less meat and processed food, but only 12% of people can maintain this healthy diet. Conversely, meals that most of us follow, "standard American meals" or "Western meals" are quite different, as shown in the following figure. The third driving factor of "the trinity that appeals strongly to the heart" is energy saving. This means selecting the easiest and easiest way to get what you need. (The second factor, birth rate, or sex is not related to this particular part). Go to eat and check this third box in a wide range of fast food restaurants. A ready-made meal that can be eaten during meals or takeout without prior planning, shopping, or cleaning. This is a fast lifestyle for busy American families. Currently, up to 40% of meals in the US are consumed outside the home.