Quote by Michael Pollan

Corn is an efficient way to get energy calories off the land and soybeans are an efficient way of getting protein off the land, so we've designed a food system that produces a lot of cheap corn and soybeans resulting in a lot of cheap fast food.

Corn is an efficient way to get energy calories off the land

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This quote highlights the relationship between the agricultural practices and the food system we have today. It explains that corn is a highly efficient crop for obtaining energy, while soybeans are efficient for producing protein. As a result, our food system heavily relies on these crops, leading to the production of cheap corn and soybeans. This cheapness and abundance of these ingredients contribute to the prevalence of inexpensive fast food in our society. This quote emphasizes how our food system is shaped by the production and availability of certain crops, ultimately influencing the affordability and accessibility of the food we consume.

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