Americans Spent Less On Plant-Based Foods In 2024 | ZeroHedge

Having long been limited to a handful of mostly soy-based products, plant-based alternatives to dairy and meat have made giant leaps forward over the past few years. Thanks to advances in food science, people can now enjoy a creamy oat milk cappuccino, have a tasty burger based on pea protein or even try chicken-free chicken nuggets that mimic the real thing surprisingly well.

And whether it’s due to allergies, intolerances, voluntary diet choices or simply to reduce the carbon footprint of their food intake, many people are enjoying the new variety of plant-based alternatives to dairy and meat.

As Statista’s Felix Richter reports, according to the Good Food Institute’s State of the Industry report, U.S. retail sales of plant-based foods amounted to $8.1 billion in 2024, which is a slight decline from the previous year but still more than double of where the market was in 2017.

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With retail sales of $2.8 billion and $1.2 billion, respectively, milk alternatives and plant-based meat and seafood remain largest segments by far, despite both categories facing some headwinds more recently.

The slowdown in several categories can partly be explained with higher food and consumer prices in general, which may have impacted plant-based alternatives disproportionately. In an environment with widespread frustration over high food prices, it’s not surprising that consumers tend to cut back on plant-based alternatives, which still carry a significant price premium over conventional meat, dairy or eggs. According to consumer research conducted by the Good Food Institute, taste and price are top barriers to eating plant-based meat, as consumers are looking for additional benefits (e.g. to their health) to make the switch.

In terms of adoption, plant-based milk alternatives are far ahead, with 4 in 10 U.S. household purchasing plant-based milk in 2024 versus just 13 percent who bought plant-based meat and seafood.

Milk alternatives also stand out in terms of customer satisfaction, with 76 percent of buyers making repeat purchases.

Source: Americans Spent Less On Plant-Based Foods In 2024

MAHA trying to save 30 MILLION AMERICAN CHILDREN from chronic health conditions, including autism, diabetes, ADHD, asthma and autoimmune disease | NaturalNews.com by S.D. Wells

The MAHA commission report is out and it’s a shocker for the allopathic world. Chronic disease among American children is prevalent in 40 percent of the 73 million kids, and almost all of it is preventable and curable. Still, the Western Medicine machine of sick care, working in tandem with Big Poisonous Food, won’t be changing their methods of madness anytime soon, no matter what RFK Jr. says or does.

 

 

1. 1. Alarming Chronic Disease Rates: Over 40% of American children (73 million) suffer from preventable chronic conditions like obesity, autism, and depression, linked to ultra-processed foods, environmental toxins and overmedicalization. Military recruitment eligibility has plummeted due to poor health.

 

1. 1. Systemic Policy Failures: The report blames corporate influence and lax FDA oversight, citing programs like SNAP and school lunches for promoting unhealthy diets. The FDA’s “Generally Recognized as Safe” loophole allows untested additives into food without independent review.

 

1. 1. Controversial Omissions & Edits: Critics highlight the report’s avoidance of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine risks, despite emerging studies on reproductive harm. The White House reportedly removed references to Monsanto and lobbying conflicts, raising concerns about diluted reforms.

 

1. 1. Urgent Reforms Proposed: MAHA calls for rigorous safety studies on vaccines/chemicals (e.g., glyphosate, PFAS), AI-driven disease tracking, and breaking ties between industry and regulators. Success hinges on overcoming political resistance to prioritize public health over corporate profits.

 

 

MAHA Reports on America’s Chronic Disease Crisis Among Children—Calls for Urgent Reforms

Washington, D.C.—A groundbreaking report released this week by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission reveals a staggering decline in the health of American children, linking chronic illnesses to ultra-processed foods, environmental toxins, excessive screen time, and overmedicalization.

 

The 79-page 79-page study, backed by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and leading health experts, paints a dire picture: over 40% of U.S. children now suffer from at least one chronic condition, including obesity, autism, and depression, with military recruitment eligibility plummeting due to poor physical and mental health.

 

The report traces the crisis to corporate on on federal policies, particularly lax oversight by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It highlights how programs like SNAP and school lunches have inadvertently promoted unhealthy diets, while the FDA’s “Generally Recognized as Safe” system allows untested additives into food without independent review. “Government and industry have failed our children,” the report states, urging reforms such as rigorous safety studies for vaccines and chemicals like glyphosate and PFAS, and AI-driven disease tracking.

 

Critics, however, note glaring omissions, including the lack of focus on mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, which attorney Tom Renz calls “the most significant medical intervention of recent years.” Recent studies, such as one linking the shots to a 33% drop in pregnancies among Czech women, underscore the need for long-term research.

 

Meanwhile, concerns mount over the White House’s reported edits to the report, removing references to Monsanto and lobbying conflicts—a move some see as backtracking on bold reforms.

 

Kennedy has sought to reassure farmers, emphasizing collaboration over confrontation. Yet the report’s findings demand tough choices. “For decades, corporate profits came at the cost of public health,” said one analyst. “The question is whether this administration will finally tip the scales back in favor of families.”

 

As the MAHA Commission pushes for systemic change, its success may hinge on overcoming political resistance—and proving that America’s health crisis can no longer be ignored.

 

Tune your food news frequency to FoodSupply.news and get updates on more toxic foods and beverages being manufactured in the face of the MAHA movement, because Big Food and Big Pharma are too big to fail.

 

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Source: MAHA trying to save 30 MILLION AMERICAN CHILDREN from chronic health conditions, including autism, diabetes, ADHD, asthma and autoimmune disease

Cooking Oils Used By Millions Linked To Cancer In Second Study In A Week

12-29-2024 • https://www.zerohedge.com, Via The Mind Unleashed

Two studies, released just days apart, have cast a harsh spotlight on widely used cooking oils, suggesting a troubling connection between their consumption and increased cancer risks, particularly in the colon.

These findings are not just scientific footnotes—they are alarms ringing in households globally, where seed oils like sunflower, soybean, and canola are staples in daily cooking. As scientists dive deeper into the health consequences of these oils, they’re uncovering a hidden cost to convenience and affordability. Are we sacrificing long-term health for short-term savings? And if so, how can we protect ourselves from this unseen risk?

What the Studies Reveal: Key Findings

In two groundbreaking studies released just days apart, researchers have spotlighted a concerning link between widely used cooking oils and cancer risks, specifically pointing to tumor growth in the colon and other organs. These studies raise critical questions about the health implications of seed oils, a staple in kitchens worldwide.

One study conducted at the University of California, Los Angeles, focused on the effects of certain oils on cancer progression. Dr. William Aronson, a professor of urology at UCLA School of Medicine who led the study, stated: “Our findings suggest that something as simple as adjusting your diet could potentially slow cancer growth and extend the time before more aggressive interventions are needed.” His team’s research suggests that dietary changes could be pivotal in managing the progression of diseases like prostate cancer.

Meanwhile, another study examined how the consumption of seed oils, such as sunflower and soybean oils, could increase levels of carcinogenic compounds in the body. These compounds, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), are known to play a role in tumor development. The findings have sparked further investigation into the safety of these oils and their processing methods, especially when exposed to high heat during cooking.

Together, these studies provide a sobering glimpse into the risks associated with cooking oils that millions consider harmless. By focusing on the potential long-term impacts, the researchers aim to ignite a broader conversation about diet, lifestyle, and cancer prevention.

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Source: Cooking Oils Used By Millions Linked To Cancer In Second Study In A Week

Top 10 JUNK SCIENCE FOOD STUFF and chemical ingredients that should be BANNED when Trump and RFK Jr. take control

12-28-2024 • https://www.naturalnews.com, by: S.D. Wells

In a righteous world with an effective justice system, if someone were to knowingly and purposely poison someone else’s food, they would be put in prison for a long time, even if it was just a tiny dose of poison that added up to be lethal over time. In America, this is called “junk-science” food stuff, and it’s perfectly legal, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Ingredients in American food are banned in other countries around the world. They wouldn’t dare poison their own people. What kind of government and food industry would? The answer to that question is quite daunting, because in America, people are allowed to invest in companies that make other people very sick, and these same investors can buy stock in companies that pretend to “treat” those sicknesses with diagnostic testing, pharmaceutical drugs, and surgery.

All of this insane poisoning of the food (and medical) system could be quickly heading towards a finale. Donald J. Trump has won the Presidency of the United States for the third time, and he will take office in less than one month. He has appointed several very important, intelligent, health-minded people to top positions in regulatory agencies, which they all plan to clean house and revamp completely. This is a blessing for all Americans, whether they realize it yet or not.

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Donald J. Trump should clean house with several industries, including agriculture, food science, food factories, and the 3-letter agencies

It really all starts with regulations that keep the food growers, processors, marketers, and sellers in check. The U.S. food regulatory agencies are highly corrupt, as they have created a revolving door with Big Food, Big Ag, Big Pharma, and Big Tech, to ensnare most Americans into eating regimens that include consuming toxins, poisons, and known food contaminants on a daily basis.

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of ingredients and ways to adulterate food, but we’ve covered the top 10 to give you a head start on cleaning up your daily intake, so you can live a healthy, happy, sustainable lifestyle, along with all the people you love and care for. Here we go.

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24 OCTOBER | Striving for Moderation

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit. Ephesians 5:18

suggested further reading: 1 Peter 4:1–6

We learn from this passage that we must be sober and temperate in our eating and drinking. Though there may be an abundance of food and drink before us, we must be discreet in partaking so that meat and drink do not lead to trouble.

The heathen saw that very well, and it is no wonder. For we cannot wipe out the knowledge that we must eat and drink to live, not live to eat and drink. We eat food to strengthen us and make us able to perform our duties and not be useless. It is certain that bread and wine and meat are not given to make people downcast. But since without those people would become enfeebled by starvation, our Lord renews them and gives them strength, according to this saying of the psalm, that wine makes a man’s heart glad, and bread strengthens it (Ps. 104:15). So you see what we should remember about eating and drinking.

If we cannot be as perfect as required, let us lament our faults and at all costs beware that we do not act like beasts in eating and drinking, so that God may be honored by us as he ought to be, not only by our doing homage to him for life but also by regarding our very food as a reason why we should come to him. Let us also understand that he now gives us a mere taste of his love so that in waiting for the full enjoyment of it, we may learn to forsake the world and serve him with a more willing mind, knowing that he is not only our Master with complete dominion over us, but also that he is our Father who seeks to win us by his goodness.

for meditation: Moderation is the key to enjoying the wonderful blessings God has freely given to us without idolizing them and reaping the consequences of overindulgence. If moderation is difficult, Paul encourages us to turn our desires toward God and be filled with the Spirit rather than with wine. Do you struggle to moderate some of your desires? Find a way to sanctify that energy by directing it toward God and his service, and by remembering the reality of death, judgment, and eternity.¹

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¹  Calvin, J., & Beeke, J. R. (2008). 365 Days with Calvin (p. 316). Day One Publications; Reformation Heritage Books.