While every day a new thing is blamed to be the cause of worldwide obesity (carbs, fats, sugar, fast food, you name it), the real reason is more complex. Let’s start by taking a mechanistical look at the subject.
First, an increased energy consumption. Yes, we’re talking calories, again.
The 1950s breakthrough in the food industry made food cheaper and more available to everyone. First of all, the production and consumption of sugar increased (what?!). Yes, the first artificial sweeteners were introduced during WWII not to help diabetics but to supply everyone with a sugar alternative, as there was a sugar shortage worldwide. Next, the production of ...