What is food? Is food something made with purely natural ingredients? Can it just be a product with nutritional qualities? The sole definition of “food,” has drastically evolved throughout the recent years due to industrialization. Michael Pollan argues that the mass production of these fake food-like products ultimately damages the American food industry, hoping that we “avoid food products that make health claims.” We began to notice a relationship between the amount of ingredients and the authenticity of the food; obtaining excessive quantities of additional nutrients. As America began to industrialize, so did the products that we were consuming.<\/p>\n
If we’re so against all these fake foods, then why don’t we all just choose the healthier, authentic counterparts? Sadly, the mass production of fake food products allows unhealthy items, such as Hot Cheetos, to be more accessible and more affordable than a healthier alternative, like a salad. Low-income families feel less obligated to select healthy choices due to the hefty price tag attached. Driving through the streets of Bellevue compared to the streets of Sea-Tac are substantially different in terms of the variety of food selection. Impoverished areas tend to strategically place more fast food restaurants, rather than pricier grocery outlets such as Whole Foods or Trader Joe\u2019s.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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