Government doesnt force people to eat a lot. Or does it?
Imagine a world where our diets are no longer dictated by government subsidies created by Agriculture lobbies that prop up the production of corn and sugar, two of the biggest culprits in the declining health of Americans. The government spends billions every year managing American diets. Without these subsidies, the market would naturally shift away from the overabundance of cheap, processed foods loaded with high-fructose corn syrup and refined sugars. We’d see a rise in the availability and affordability of more nutritious options, like fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, leading to a healthier population and reducing the burden of diet-related diseases.
By stepping back from managing our diets through agricultural subsidies, the government could allow consumer demand to guide the market toward healthier food choices. Farmers would have the incentive to grow a wider variety of crops, diversifying our food supply and making it easier for people to access the nutrients they need. This shift would not only benefit individual health but also the environment, as crop diversification could lead to more sustainable farming practices, reducing the reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides that are heavily used in monoculture farming of corn and sugar.
Removing these subsidies would allow a grassroot cultural shift away from the processed, sugar-laden diets that have become the norm in America. As healthier food becomes more accessible and affordable, people would be more inclined to make better dietary choices, leading to a decrease in obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. It’s a win-win scenario where both the health of the population and the environment stand to gain, all by simply allowing the market to operate without the distorting influence of government and mega corporate lobby intervention in our diets. It would also save us billions that could be much better spent on real welfare for the people.
