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You Are What You're Tricked Into Eating
Rambo Tribble (1273454) writes "Two prominent nutrition experts have put forth the theory that the current obesity epidemic is, in large part, the result of processed foods tricking our appetite control mechanisms. They argue that evolution has given humans a delicately balanced system that balances appetite with metabolic needs, and that processed foods trick that system by making foods high in fats and carbohydrates have the gustatory qualities of proteins. As the researchers put it, 'Many people eat far too much fat and carbohydrate in their attempt to consume enough protein.'"
You missed the point. The poster is hinting at how some people would claim they don't have enough money for healthful food, yet they can "afford" cable TV, cell phone plans, going out drinking, going overboard buying the latest fashion clothing, etc. Upside-down priorities, if you will. (Although a cell phone is pretty much necessary these days, there are ways not to have to pay $100+/month/person.)