Feb 25 2013: Addictiveness is an important factor to consider in overcoming the unhealthy, fat rich diet of modern day humans. I have read in a scientific paper recently that one of the active chemicals in cocoa is even more addictive than herion and is being used by the tobacco industry to make cigarettes more addictive. The concoction of chemicals in cocoa, after processed, is less effective but ultimately not sugar. Chocolate has long been seen as both great in moderation and mysterious in its metabolic function. I also agree that political action got us here, but we are a democratic political industry. Why not influence the public policy by inserting people that are involved in companies producing healthier foods into the higher power positions.
Feb 25 2013: That is a wonderful idea, unfortunately animal fats have caused large epidemics of heart disease, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I suppose if you interpreted "eat living-cells only" as pertaining to raw or as close to raw as possible this could be attributed to a more balanced plant rich diet.
TEDCred score: +0.10 TEDCred reflects your contribution to the TED community.
A reply on Conversation: Advertising a healthy diet the same way that junk food companies advertise to the public in subversive ways.
A reply on Conversation: Advertising a healthy diet the same way that junk food companies advertise to the public in subversive ways.