Unveiling Misconceptions about High-Carbohydrate Diets and Promoting the Use of Grasslands for Agriculture

This chapter discusses the misconception that a high-carbohydrate diet is beneficial for humans and highlights the negative health outcomes associated with such a diet, including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. It emphasizes the importance of considering the externalities of health when evaluating the cost of food and mentions studies supporting a diet rich in animal protein and fat for a lower risk of heart disease. The potential of utilizing grasslands for regenerative agriculture to increase production and decrease climate change is also mentioned.