We’re all used to seeing images of famine in Third World countries, but this is usually because of local farming conditions or because war has disrupted the distribution of food supplies. However, worldwide food shortages are predicted for the future, and not just because of global warming.
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We are ingesting dangerous chemicals in ordinary foods and no, they DON’T all come from China! Studies have shown that some workers making chemically-flavored “buttered” microwave popcorn made with a chemical called diacetyl have come down with lung disease. Now it turns out it may also be dangerous to EAT it, because we inhale the fumes when we open the bag. And kids who can’t concentrate in school may be affected by chemicals in their foods.
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Not everyone gets supersized on a fast food diet?what about the ancient Romans who lived in Pompeii? Since the city was buried beneath a volcano in 70 AD, we can only understand how they lived by studying the artifacts they left behind. Some of these show that the residents were fans of fast food as well?at least they liked to eat on the run.
In LiveScience.com, Heather Whipps quotes archaeologist Penelope Allison as saying, “I am looking at pots and pans and how houses actually functioned.” She didn?t find many sets of dishes, but did find lots of small barbecue grills, “indicating that people were eating-and-running on the go.”
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There is compelling evidence that the herbs and spices found in many popular dishes can help ward off disease, but do we get enough of these valuable ingredients just by eating food that contains them?
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