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So much more than ‘Britain in the sun’

Vittles • 331 implied HN points • 26 Jan 26
🍲 Food & Drink Food Supply
  1. Gibraltar’s food and identity are hybrid and don’t fit neat British-or-Spanish labels; people there identify as Gibraltarian (Llanito) and live between different cultures.
  2. Centuries of migration, colonial rule, wartime evacuation and closeness to Spain and North Africa shaped a resourceful, mixed cuisine with Genoese, Andalusian, Moroccan, South Asian and British influences. Dishes like calentita, tortas, rolitos and a love of tinned corned beef reflect that history.
  3. Tourism and political change have flattened parts of the foodscape into a ‘Britain in the sun’ stereotype (lots of fish and chips), threatening traditional recipes as younger people and commercial tastes drift away, so authentic food is now often found off the tourist strip.

Tools: Seed Oil Supply by Country Visualizer

Experimental Fat Loss • 106 implied HN points • 24 Dec 25
🍲 Food & Drink Food Supply
  1. Seed oil availability has risen a lot over the decades — in the U.S. it climbed from roughly 270 kcal/person/day in 1961 to about 715 today, so seed oils now make up a large share of average daily calories.
  2. The dataset reports food "supply," not what people actually ate, and it has harmonization and reporting problems across countries, so absolute numbers and direct comparisons should be treated cautiously.
  3. Different seed oils have very different linoleic acid content and countries use different mixes, so potential health impact varies; some countries have stopped or reversed the rise (e.g., Japan, France) while many others saw rising seed‑oil supply alongside increases in obesity.

Peanut Butter

The Heart Attack Diet • 59 implied HN points • 21 Nov 23
🍲 Food & Drink Food Supply
  1. During the pandemic, the author's diet change to less processed food led to stable weight and good health, but going back to old eating habits resulted in weight gain and fatigue.
  2. Giving up polyunsaturated fats improved the author's overall well-being, but the high fat and protein content in peanut butter may have contributed to weight issues.
  3. The author found Whole Earth Peanut Butter to be a staple during the pandemic stockpiling, but later discovered its high fat and protein content could have been counterproductive to their health goals.

What I'm Reading-Related Posts

The Rotten Apple • 10 implied HN points • 12 Jan 25
🍲 Food & Drink Food Supply
  1. The Rotten Apple covers a wide range of topics related to food, including safety and sustainability. This helps people stay informed about important issues in the food industry.
  2. You can find archived articles on what the author is currently reading, which adds a personal touch and may introduce you to new content.
  3. The platform encourages users to subscribe for more content, offering a free trial to explore a variety of posts and topics.
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Food Fraud-Related Posts

The Rotten Apple • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jan 25
🍲 Food & Drink Food Supply
  1. Food fraud is a significant issue that affects consumer trust and safety.
  2. It's important to understand the various topics related to food fraud, such as supply chains and food safety.
  3. There are resources available for anyone wanting to learn more about food fraud and stay informed about related news.