Slow Food: Against the Globalization of Taste

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Are we truly eating well? One thing is certain: our plates are overflowing with ultra-processed foods. These now represent more than half of the caloric intake in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and the United States. The result: cancer, obesity, diabetes, and more. The world's number one fast-food chain alone owns more than 40,000 restaurants worldwide. In response, Carlo Petrini created the "Slow Food" movement in Italy 40 years ago, a …