• darcy@sh.itjust.works
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    *calling meat, cheese, and bread healthy*

    wow that food pyramid propaganda really did a number on you all didnt it.

    Edit: im talking about the meat and dairy industies lobbying too, not just bread

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      It seems odd putting meat in the same category as bread.

      In terms of pure health, there’s not much out there better than most meats. Yes, beef is a bit lower than pork and chicken, but properly portioned (looking at most of us Americans) it has very few downsides.

      Bread on the other hand can be one of the worst foods we can eat. Of course, it is still all about moderation.

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          Yes, bread can be healthy. The right one in moderation. The same as red meat (per your reference), actually :).

          But 80/20 extra-fattened with liver for a delicious burger? Definitely not healthy (but like a candy bar, it’s ok to have one every months or two)

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          But yeah nobody is going to put a wholegrain bun on their hamburger.

          Uhh. Why not? Whole Grain comes in all shapes and sizes now. Hell, most higher end restaurants use whole grain buns. Not sure why you would conclude that?

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              Do you live somewhere in the world where it’s hard to get? I rarely eat bread, but when I do buy from the store it’s always 100% wholegrain. I just bought some a few weeks ago and there were plenty of different choices on the shelf.

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          Your “source” is one doctor speaking out against and entire study where the researchers found “low” evidence that either red meat or processed meat is harmful. That’s not low health risks, or low percentage of affected individuals, but low evidence that here are any risks at all.

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          But yeah nobody is going to put a wholegrain bun on their hamburger.

          yeah people do its not uncommon here