Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.
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...There's a lot of money in the Western diet. The more you process any food, the more profitable it becomes. The healthcare industry makes more money treating chronic diseases (which account for three quarters of the $2 trillion plus we spend each year on health care in this country) than preventing them.
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What this quote means
This quote highlights how the food industry profits from processed foods and the healthcare industry's focus on treatment rather than prevention.
Michael Pollan's quote emphasizes the economic incentives behind the Western diet, suggesting that the more food is processed, the more profit it generates. He points out that the healthcare industry is financially driven to treat chronic diseases, which are largely preventable, reflecting a system that prioritizes profit from sickness over preventative measures that could enhance overall health.
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HealthcareDietProcessed FoodProfitChronic Disease
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In a speech about nutrition at a public conference.
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