Eating Food That Dies - 1900 Words

â€Å"Real food is alive – and therefore it should eventually die† (Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual 29). Foods with seemingly infinite shelf lives continue to reach Americans’ stomachs more frequently than ever before. Their impact on modern day America causes devastating health issues and diseases. Current heart disease, cancer, obesity, and diabetes rates have been drastically increasing since World War II (In Defense of Food 22). Today’s society fails to embrace the lost art of dining. Food manufacturers focus on the convenience of consumption and storage rather than the natural nutritional value of food. In an age when processed food consumption continues to escalate, and chronic diseases follow suit, current trends imply that natural,†¦show more content†¦Fast food restaurants in particular promote nourishing and nutritious dishes without mentioning the overwhelming amount of sodium, calories, and fat in each dish. With many families involved in numerous extra-curricular activities, fast food has become a staple in today’s society. Olive Garden, one of America’s most famous Italian restaurants, advertises â€Å"fresh, delicious Italian food† (â€Å"Who We Are†). While they may be delicious, many dishes at Olive Garden will not provide any health benefit for the consumer (Barnhart). Many of the dishes served, including the â€Å"Chicken Alfredo Pizza,† â€Å"Tour of Italy,† and â€Å"Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo,† have about 1,350 calories and 60 grams of fat each (Barnhart). With a suggested daily caloric intake of 2000 and daily fat intake of 65 grams by the Food and Drug Administration, each dish possesses over half a day’s worth of calories and nearly an entire day’s worth of fat (Barnhart). The â€Å"Chicken Alfredo Pizza† alone contains 3,200 milligrams of sodium, over twice the daily recommendation (Barnhart). 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