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396. Mark Bittman on Demonstrating that Viable Food Systems Solutions Are Possible
Sep 28, 2023
Mark Bittman, Author of 30 books and the Editor-in-Chief of The Bittman Project, discusses the importance of national policy for good food, his Community Kitchen project, and the need to build new models to demonstrate a better food system.
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Quick takeaways
- Changing the food supply is crucial to combat chronic disease by making real, healthy food available to everyone.
- Transforming the food system requires policy changes to support the production of nutritious food and ensure access for all.
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The Link Between Ultra-Processed Food and Human Health
Mark Bitman discusses the alarming statistic that 65% of calories come from ultra-processed food, emphasizing the importance of changing the food supply to make real, healthy food available to everybody. He highlights how the driver for chronic disease and early deaths is diet, and emphasizes the need to prioritize eating real food and stop blaming individuals for their food choices.
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