Does Ethiopia have Walmarts and 7-11s within its borders? So, I can only surmise they dont get the majority of their food out of a box, can, or plastic wrapper. Hmmmm, could processed food and seed oils be the culprit? I bet so.
Don't be so quick. Diet is a major problem, no matter where. In Zambia, some natives have a problem with obesity (and diabetes), but it is no surprise when a staple of the diet is nshima, a corn meal counterpart to mashed potatoes. Very high carbohydrate. And (here's the "and") social drinking is very POPULAR. My standard remark is that Zambia is the only place where people party every night. The taverns and bars do not shut down at 2 AM---they shut down when the last drinker has left. They are the only economic enterprise that is not struggling. Being with a group and not joining in the drinking is regarded as offensively antisocial. This, of course, goes along with other problems, and the government is trying to take notice of it, but there are no effective policies. What can you expect when a government official is just as likely to have a bottle of Scotch in his desk drawer, than a notepad?
We have been misled by the "eggs are bad", "don't eat butter" crowd. I have always tried to emulate my grandparents' diet; they grew up as farming families. Unprocessed bread is better in all ways, but it has a shorter shelf life. Sometimes, the culprit is in the mirror.
Why would it matter? A diet with a corn staple is going to veer heavily in the carbohydrate direction, which is responsible for adipose tissue production. In earlier times, the Zambians were mostly farmers and led hard-working lives where that big carbohydrate load could be worked off, and they did supplement with lean meat and vegetables. Modern times, not so much. And you can't get around the problems with booze. (Our own son has a problem with his weight, and he is not by any means a layabout. But it is hard to turn away nshima if you have grown up on it, just as it is hard for Westerners to turn away from bread. I have a problem with my weight---very long and irrelevant story---and have long realized that carbs are not my friend.)
Because when I eat corn in America I have reactions. Inflammation, weight gain and so on. When I eat corn out of the country I do not. Biden admin was suing Mexico to accept gmo corn. The Mexican agriculture minister said they will not accept American corn because it’s poison. Paraphrasing. American corn is being rejected world wide.
That's a sad thing. I've steered clear of eating corn strictly on caloric grounds. But I've been told the same problem occurs with peas and that is a tragedy, because I love peas...and who would have guessed?
I honestly don't know if the Zambians use GMO corn. It didn't occur to me and my wife never mentioned it. Whatever it is, they would be wiser to eat less---but they eat tremendous amounts anyway.
Which Ethnic Groups? Human DNA isn’t 100% identical. There is variation based on racial and ethnic origin.
But on a larger whole. It’s not completely the food though that is a significant part of it. Large parts of the rest of the world are regularly more physically active either because of preference or out of necessity. In Europe for instance Public Transport and walking/Biking is a touch more viable in cities and Towns that were initially laid down when the Horse and Cart was the most advanced and cutting edge form of transport.
Whereas in the United States due to Cultural, Economic, and Societal quirks. As well as the total lack of any sort of ‘ancestral’ infrastructure. We’ve adopted a far more spread out sort of pattern. And various decisions and backroom deals. Plus the imported Diversity and closure of Asylums. More or less meant public transport, walkability, and other factors became an afterthought for urban planners. And things became dominated by planning for cars. Which means unless you’re specifically going out of your way to, or live in the heart of a major metropolitan area. You probably aren’t walking or biking anywhere near as much.
Even our physical trades have become somewhat less physically demanding due to the evolution of tools and other equipment. And the space we have also makes that equipment comparatively easier to deploy. So now it’s not completely unexpected to see guys who bust their ass every day sporting belly’s that would put some of the fattest Medieval Kings to shame.
Does Ethiopia have Walmarts and 7-11s within its borders? So, I can only surmise they dont get the majority of their food out of a box, can, or plastic wrapper. Hmmmm, could processed food and seed oils be the culprit? I bet so.
Don't be so quick. Diet is a major problem, no matter where. In Zambia, some natives have a problem with obesity (and diabetes), but it is no surprise when a staple of the diet is nshima, a corn meal counterpart to mashed potatoes. Very high carbohydrate. And (here's the "and") social drinking is very POPULAR. My standard remark is that Zambia is the only place where people party every night. The taverns and bars do not shut down at 2 AM---they shut down when the last drinker has left. They are the only economic enterprise that is not struggling. Being with a group and not joining in the drinking is regarded as offensively antisocial. This, of course, goes along with other problems, and the government is trying to take notice of it, but there are no effective policies. What can you expect when a government official is just as likely to have a bottle of Scotch in his desk drawer, than a notepad?
We have been misled by the "eggs are bad", "don't eat butter" crowd. I have always tried to emulate my grandparents' diet; they grew up as farming families. Unprocessed bread is better in all ways, but it has a shorter shelf life. Sometimes, the culprit is in the mirror.
Is it regional corn being consumed or western gmo corn?
Why would it matter? A diet with a corn staple is going to veer heavily in the carbohydrate direction, which is responsible for adipose tissue production. In earlier times, the Zambians were mostly farmers and led hard-working lives where that big carbohydrate load could be worked off, and they did supplement with lean meat and vegetables. Modern times, not so much. And you can't get around the problems with booze. (Our own son has a problem with his weight, and he is not by any means a layabout. But it is hard to turn away nshima if you have grown up on it, just as it is hard for Westerners to turn away from bread. I have a problem with my weight---very long and irrelevant story---and have long realized that carbs are not my friend.)
Because when I eat corn in America I have reactions. Inflammation, weight gain and so on. When I eat corn out of the country I do not. Biden admin was suing Mexico to accept gmo corn. The Mexican agriculture minister said they will not accept American corn because it’s poison. Paraphrasing. American corn is being rejected world wide.
https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2025/03/mexico-rejects-u-s-forcing-genetically-engineered-corn-on-country-under-trade-agreement/
https://www.thenewlede.org/2024/05/us-says-mexico-abandoned-science-in-gm-corn-limitations/
That's a sad thing. I've steered clear of eating corn strictly on caloric grounds. But I've been told the same problem occurs with peas and that is a tragedy, because I love peas...and who would have guessed?
I honestly don't know if the Zambians use GMO corn. It didn't occur to me and my wife never mentioned it. Whatever it is, they would be wiser to eat less---but they eat tremendous amounts anyway.
Red peas are bad for me, but black beans don’t have the same effect.
Good Lord. I had no idea there were red peas (it sounds communist). What reaction do you have?
Thread: https://nitter.poast.org/markkaplan20/status/2072822126281949635#m
Cancer rates are high in the Middle East along with obesity because they consume a lot of sugar.
Cutting back sugar and exercise goes a long way for better overall health.
Which Ethnic Groups? Human DNA isn’t 100% identical. There is variation based on racial and ethnic origin.
But on a larger whole. It’s not completely the food though that is a significant part of it. Large parts of the rest of the world are regularly more physically active either because of preference or out of necessity. In Europe for instance Public Transport and walking/Biking is a touch more viable in cities and Towns that were initially laid down when the Horse and Cart was the most advanced and cutting edge form of transport.
Whereas in the United States due to Cultural, Economic, and Societal quirks. As well as the total lack of any sort of ‘ancestral’ infrastructure. We’ve adopted a far more spread out sort of pattern. And various decisions and backroom deals. Plus the imported Diversity and closure of Asylums. More or less meant public transport, walkability, and other factors became an afterthought for urban planners. And things became dominated by planning for cars. Which means unless you’re specifically going out of your way to, or live in the heart of a major metropolitan area. You probably aren’t walking or biking anywhere near as much.
Even our physical trades have become somewhat less physically demanding due to the evolution of tools and other equipment. And the space we have also makes that equipment comparatively easier to deploy. So now it’s not completely unexpected to see guys who bust their ass every day sporting belly’s that would put some of the fattest Medieval Kings to shame.
Humans. I think this guy was saying humans.
Imagine eating processed food and being confused by illness it causes