I think a lot about how in the famous Minnesota Starvation Experiment they “semi-starved” average men in the late 1940s on 1,600 calories a day for a six months.
The men developed all sorts of weird mental health issues, low energy, physical ailments, etc.
And it took months (in some cases years) of them consuming 4,000 calories to recuperate from this prolong semi-starvation state.
The most interesting aspect of this study I think is the fact that 1,600 calories seems not that low for an average male, especially given the blanket 2,000 calorie recommendation for most people made by the government.
Through its clear, this amount of food is incredibly low, especially in the modern context where the foods are markedly less nutrient dense than even 1940.
Which brings me to the real point of this post:
Given the toxicity and lack of nutrient density in most modern foods, it’s likely a significant percentage of the population is walking around in a semi starvation state, even if they get enough calories, on paper.
Not only is it CRITICAL for people to be eating more and more often, they now need to pay special attention to eating food that is actually nutrient dense and not loaded with toxic metals.
This study and modern situation highlights the stupidity and dangerous recommendations made by vegan/vegetarian influencers, fasttards and other forms of starvation regimes that exist now as some panacea for “health.”