The wave of obesity and diabetes began with the advent of High Fructose Corn Syrup. It is now found in practically all processed foods. People have gotten so used to its intense sweetness that they can’t taste anything less powerful. Now you know why Johnny won’t eat his veggies.
Our microbiome has suffered. This is why most people have gastrointestinal problems, weight/metabolism and significant mood disorders. Arguably, these three pillars of disease support the whole nomenclature of ALL DISEASES. Speaking of support, they also support the crumbling structure of our Disease Care System, BIG PHARMA and BIG FOOD.
These reflections came to mind when I saw the video of the brawl that broke out in Pennsylvania. VIDEO: Argument in line for steaks leads to brawl at Golden Corral in Pennsylvania (wcvb.com)
It turns out that a diet with little more than corn may lead to deficiencies in the amino acids lysine and tryptophan resulting in low levels of serotonin. This is amplified by a lack of niacin. Violence is not far away.
Food for thought.
References
Maize based diets and possible neurobehavioural after-effects among some populations in the world
M Ernandes, M La Guardia, S Giammanco – Human evolution, 1996 – Springer
… of the aztec human sacrifice/cannibalism complex. 1) As Harner’s (1977) hypothesis about
the ecological basis of aztec cannibalism, this … consumption might have an influence upon rising of ideological fanaticism and of violence …
Aztec cannibalism and maize consumption: The serotonin deficiency link
M Ernandes – Mankind quarterly, 2002 – academia.edu
… show that a maize diet may cause serotonin deficiency and that this could explain cannibalism… the Anasazi, a people that was similarly heavily dependent on maize for their nourishment. …
