• GiddyGap@lemm.ee
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    8 months ago

    Unfortunately, the American society is just not great for accommodating healthy living. Everything must be done by car and in bulk. And everything must last long because people also want to go once a week. So things are pumped full of unhealthy preservatives as gasses.

    It’s not good.

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      8 months ago

      Sure, but vegetables that only last a day or two has also never really been a thing for most vegetables we eat. Is there any Western country where people have to buy fresh vegetables every day?

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        8 months ago

        Yes, in most of Europe. The fruit is also smaller because it’s mostly untreated. But it also tastes better.

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          8 months ago

          Really? People have to buy fresh vegetables and fruit every single day in Europe?

          I don’t believe you. Especially since I’ve been there. Also, I know how plants and agriculture work.

          Seriously, have none of you ever grown your own vegetables?

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        I live in the Netherlands and I buy fresh produce four or five times a week. Freshness wise it depends on the fruit or vegetable. I wouldn’t say most things only last two days but it’s not like it’s gonna last ages, especially after it’s been opened/started.