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The Usual Suspects
Oh, great, another "global health threat." This time it's ultra-processed food (UPF). Give me a break. So, sausages and fizzy drinks are now public enemy number one? I'm sure the lobbyists are already lining up to spin this one.
These "experts" – 43 of them, no less – writing in The Lancet say we're all doomed because we're ditching "fresh, whole foods" for "cheap, highly-processed meals." No freakin' duh! Tell me something I don't know. People are broke. They're working two jobs just to keep the lights on. They ain't got time to be Gwyneth Paltrow, juicing kale at 5 a.m.
And here's the kicker: they want governments to "step up" and slap warnings and taxes on UPFs. Translation: make poor people even poorer for daring to eat something that isn't organic quinoa. It's always the same story, isn't it? Blame the individual, not the system.
The Real Culprit
Let's be real, the "growing consumption of ultra-processed foods" isn't some random accident. It's a direct result of "powerful global corporations who generate huge profits." You know, the same corporations that fund politicians, manipulate markets, and poison our planet without a second thought. But offcourse, let's just focus on the sugary drinks, not the root cause.
One of the review authors, a Dr. Phillip Baker, even had the nerve to compare this to the fight against the tobacco industry. Seriously? Last I checked, smoking didn't cost $2. You could literally starve trying to eat only organic food. It's not a fair comparison, not even close. News outlets like the BBC are reporting that Ultra-processed food is global health threat, experts warn.
Here's a thought: instead of taxing the hell out of everything, how about we, I don't know, regulate these corporations? Maybe stop them from pumping our food full of addictive chemicals and marketing it to kids? But that would require actual courage, wouldn't it? Easier to just blame the consumer.
Show Me the Money
The article admits there aren't clinical trials proving UPFs directly cause health problems. They're basically saying, "We don't have all the evidence, but trust us, it's bad!" That sounds familiar...
This whole thing feels like a giant distraction. While we're busy arguing about sausages, the real criminals are laughing all the way to the bank. They're polluting our air, exploiting workers, and rigging the system in their favor. But hey, at least we're not eating too many crisps, right?
I wonder how much money these "experts" are taking from, like, organic food companies and other related industries. Is this a genuine concern, or a thinly veiled marketing campaign? It's hard to tell these days.