Post by cjm on Jul 14, 2016 15:19:45 GMT
www.scientificamerican.com/article/diets-around-the-world-are-becoming-more-similar/
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The convergence comes at the expense of many minor crops, says Colin Khoury of the International Center for Tropical Agriculture. People are consuming more processed foods made from a small number of ingredients and are frying with oils instead of steaming. Although the resultant increase in calories has been needed in certain regions, scientists say obesity, diabetes and heart disease are rising globally. They are also concerned that if one crop falters because of disease or drought, food prices could soar and supplies across continents could crumble.
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The convergence comes at the expense of many minor crops, says Colin Khoury of the International Center for Tropical Agriculture. People are consuming more processed foods made from a small number of ingredients and are frying with oils instead of steaming. Although the resultant increase in calories has been needed in certain regions, scientists say obesity, diabetes and heart disease are rising globally. They are also concerned that if one crop falters because of disease or drought, food prices could soar and supplies across continents could crumble.
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