• Swiggles
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    1 year ago

    You are right with everything you say.

    Still the consumption of carbs is too normalized. Many people believe that you should have carbs with every meal which is insane. Just look at any restaurant food, fast food and everywhere. Unless you are dieting you for sure don’t have to avoid carbs, but don’t seek them out either.

    I believe this is the single biggest reason for the obesity problem. Most meals really shouldn’t have any added carbs, yet they do.

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      1 year ago

      May I ask what continent you’re on? That could explain our perspectives on this.

      Different environments create different problems, after all

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        1 year ago

        Ohh, that’s an interesting take! I guess for large parts of Asia it is a bit different. It is a problem in north America as far as I can tell and in Europe where I am from.

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            1 year ago

            Over 50% of all adults are overweight here.

            Every single meal has some form of pasta, potato or rice as a side unless you pick a salad and even then you get some complementary white bread when you eat out.

            I always get weird looks when I am asking for more salad or vegetables and no frites.

            Just check the menu of any random restaurant around you and look for any low carb option which is not a salad. It is really difficult where I live unless it is a tapas bar.

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              1 year ago

              I’m more worried to overdo in the fat departement when eating in a restaurant. Fries, greasy salads, when I and my digestion would much prefer rice/boiled potatoes and green beans with the fat steak. Calories per volume would be lower, too.