The Decline of Health — What Went Wrong with Modern Living?
Story at-a-glance Switching from butter, lard, and tallow to seed oils (like soybean, corn, and canola) drastically increased omega-6 consumption, fueling inflammation and metabolic dysfunction Sugar intake in the U.S. jumped from minimal levels in the 1800s to an average of 34 teaspoons per day, with ultraprocessed items now making up 60% of daily calories…
