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21 sats \ 8 replies \ @Satosora 10 May \ parent \ on: The One Ingredient That Has Spiked by 8000 Percent over the Last 50 Years econ
people know mcdonalds is bad, yet they still eat it
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20 sats \ 7 replies \ @Undisciplined OP 10 May
True, but they don't know how expensive it actually is, because they don't understand how heavily subsidized the corn and soy are that produce it are.
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0 sats \ 6 replies \ @Satosora 10 May
everyone loves a fresh soy burger! or one of those impossible burgers...lol
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10 sats \ 5 replies \ @Undisciplined OP 10 May
I'm talking about animal feed. Almost all soy and corn are grown for animal feed.
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0 sats \ 4 replies \ @Satosora 10 May
What about edamame beans?
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10 sats \ 3 replies \ @Undisciplined OP 10 May
That's a negligible fraction of soy acres.
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21 sats \ 2 replies \ @Satosora 10 May
Its not negligible. Lots get stuff in my mouth while I enjoy a beer on friday night. lol
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10 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined OP 10 May
I'm not saying it isn't good. It's just not what the vast majority of farm subsidies are going towards.
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @Satosora 10 May
A lot of corn is being made into ethanol. Its good for the environment :) Can you feel my sarcasm?
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