Hello this is Alejandra. I am so beyond grateful to be given a platform for my voice to be heard. I am so passionate about this because my life has been an upwards struggle because of my relationship with food. Again thank you for hearing my story! It’s so possible to fight a good fight and end up alive and well!! We got this my friends.
14:14 "when America coughs, the whole world gets sick" is Not really true imo, America gets really sick and the world coughs fits better in this Case! ;)
Hello, I'm french and I dont know how to translate that line : what does that make the rest of the store ? It means "it's not a good idea for the rest of the grocery store ? Because nobody will buy the fat things nearby the healthy things ? Thank you !
@@bipbip3400 Nah, he means like if there is a health food section at the supermarket, then what type of food are the other sections. Like why do stores have to specify that section is in fact health food? If this is healthy, then what can you call the rest?
@@bipbip3400 Si il y a un rayon avec de la nourriture bonne pour la santé alors qu'en est-il du reste? Dans le sens que pourquoi il y a une partie du magasin dédiée à de la nourriture bonne pour la santé (souvent bio), ca veut dire que le reste est mauvais? Et qu'il ne devrait pas y avoir de mauvaise nourriture pour la santé normalement J'espère que ca clarifie pour toi!
When I was living paycheck to paycheck, I realized that buying dry legumes was a lifesaver. Think beans and rice, chickpeas, lentils, etc. It's affordable, healthy, and lasts a few meals/days (depending on how much you cook).
Cabbage, carrots, potatoes and banana are all versatile and vitamin rich foods as well. Stews made from these and even the cheapest meats like bone in chicken thighs and drums makes for a very nutrient dense food and for very cheap. For my family we eat around $2.00 per portion or less with lots of variety in our diets
You still need to be careful. Many industrial farms use glysophate to keep the weeds in check so that they can have larger crop yields. Glysophate (Roundup) is a known carcinogen. Make sure you are using organic, pesticide and herbicide free produce.
@@felixhenson9926 you bring up a good point, dry beans and legumes can be especially helpful if you’re parenting, my parents got our big family through a lot of hard financial times with this stuff
Thank you!! It's to be honest scary to bring up important topics like these, but we don't want fear to hold us back. We hope the stories of the people we met can inspire change for the greater good
@@YesTheory I feel you had the responsibility to include actual obese individuals in this story, showcasing the raw realities of coming out of that lifestyle-the trials, tribulations, and triumphs. It’s through understanding and empathy, these that we foster meaningful change. Instead these comments have shown that Americans that don’t experience these issues are judgmental, rude and ignorant. They have their opinions and assumptions on obese people and they’re not afraid to speak them. I was just asked to show my visceral fat in a dexa scan without the person even knowing if im overweight by just my comment supporting that obese people deserve respect, let that sink in. Please look into how overweight celebs like Lizzo are bashed constantly while on weight loss journeys promoting health lifestyle just as much as when she was fat body positive, showcase all the evil and disgusting things average body people say in the comments of larger people just existing in the world. That is also a cause for a continuation of obesity and stigma surrounding obesity.
The real problem in 2024 is at 20$+ labor costs for most fast food workers it is far more expensive eating fast food that cooking(it's not 1987 amd labor is not 2.5$per hour any more.) With those statical figures in mind going forward there is no real excuse except addiction and laziness, which not only Americans are but most everyone that would do anything everyday, but on the flipside stop learning the moment the leave school even though the world changes more rapidly than ever every few years and now a days if your not educated literally ChatGPT in moments can do all the knowledge work you've amazed your entire life. Point is the world is much different today than the portrial of obesity in this video, but that's what happens I suppose when you say yes all day long, but never spend a moment really learning or understanding technical, social, and governmental action ls of things in a ever changing world and environment.
@@MeetJarred that was a hard read without much punctuations. I think I got the point of it. Here is my take. Your argument highlights some valid points about the changing costs of food, labor, and the pace of societal adaptation, but it misses key nuances regarding obesity and the broader systemic issues surrounding it. First, while labor costs for fast-food workers have increased, this alone doesn’t make fast food unaffordable for everyone. Many people rely on it due to limited access to fresh groceries, insufficient kitchen facilities, or demanding schedules that leave little time for cooking. Labeling these choices as “addiction and laziness” oversimplifies complex socioeconomic and cultural factors, such as food deserts, lack of nutrition education, and the stressors of modern life. Second, your critique about education is valid-lifelong learning is critical in an ever-evolving world. But assuming that most people are unmotivated or “lazy” is dismissive. Not everyone has equal access to resources or opportunities to further their education or adapt to change, especially when they are trapped in cycles of poverty, poor health, or systemic inequality. Finally, while tools like ChatGPT can indeed democratize knowledge, they are not a substitute for lived experience or the social and emotional intelligence required to navigate real-world challenges. Technology is an asset, but it cannot resolve deeply ingrained issues like obesity or inequity without comprehensive action at individual, community, and governmental levels. Rather than assigning blame, it’s more productive to acknowledge the complexity of these issues and advocate for solutions that address the root causes of poor health and societal stagnation, such as improving access to education, equitable healthcare, and community support systems. The world has changed significantly, but the solutions must be as inclusive and multifaceted as the problems themselves.
something that isn’t mentioned is when growing up people are trained to finish everything on their plate no matter. a habit like eating when you’re already full contributes a lot in my opinion
Nah. My mother grew up during the depression and brought us up with this mentality. All 4 girls are 57, 58, 59 and none of us are overweight never mind obese.
Perhaps, but it depends how big your plate is. Most Americans have got a skewed idea of how much food constitutes a full meal. A small soda in a US McDonalds is bigger than a large in most of the rest of the world.
Student From the UK, One thing that seems to be majorly different with the states is the price of Home food. Fast Food for me is expensive, my average meal at home costs half that of the cheapest items in fast food chains. I don’t understand how eating at home can be more expensive than fast food.
It is presented as more convenient than cooking at home, and people often gravitate toward the easiest solution. This tendency is exploited by capitalist companies.
I'm in Ireland and i agree. If you go to a local chipper here to feed a family of four for dinner it will probably cost up to 50 euro. You can buy a chicken, and some vegetables for less than 10 euros and feed the same family.
I'm from Germany and I agree. Fast food meals are much more expensive than our home cooked meals. We are basically saving money by eating healthy at home.
My youngest son cut sugar out of his diet this past year. He lost 90 pounds just by cutting the sugar, I started reading the labels, and I was shocked at how much sugar alone is in ALL of our foods!! We take our vitamins etc. I was so unaware of all the bad ingredients until I started reading the labels!! Thank you, guys, for bringing the awareness to your platform!! 👏 Y'all are the greatest, I have been watching y'all for years now. However, this was one of the best for us Americans!! ✌️💜 Happy New Year!! Bring on a healthy, happy 2025 to everyone who reads this!!! 🎊🎇🎉🎆
Yes, but we also can’t make excuses. Meal prepping is cheaper and by far healthier than buying pizza rolls and McDonald’s. More food quality for value by miles. It’s boring, it takes maybe 2-3 hours a week. That’s it. Sugary cereals and processed foods aren’t even cheap. The cheapest frozen pizza at my grocery store is $5. For that I can make a chicken and rice meal.
@@YesTheory You're looking in the wrong place. You should start with the debasement of currency that drove the processed food industry. The days of a family with mom raising the kids and cooking daily breakfast and dinner while dad earned a living that paid more than enough to purchase a home, provide food, clothing and an education for the kids is long gone. Today's youth can't even afford rent unless they have multiple friends living under the same roof sharing the burden of keeping a roof over their heads. The wage to cost gap is what you should look at. The cost of simply living has outpaced wages and that has nothing to do with walkable cities as Europe is old and has been around long before cars were a thing so the cities there are constrained to pedestrian traffic for that reason, and not everyone desires to live in a flat overlooking a cobblestone street.
Nobody asked but over the last year and a half I went from weighing 295 lbs to 180 lbs through clean eating and exercise. It's true when people say it's 80% what you eat and 20% working out. I tried losing weight for 6 months by just exercising and eating the same crap I had always been but only lost 15 lbs. When I started taking my food choices more seriously, the lbs shed off inconceivably fast. I'm fortunate enough to have options and be able to afford them. In my case it was more of a mental battle. For anyone going through this journey as well, keep your head up and keep grinding. The only obstacle in your way is yourself. When you truly want something, nothing can stop you. Nevertheless, change needs to be made to the US Food Industry
Back in the late 90s I was going through a stressful period at work and began drinking a 20oz soft drink every day. I gained about 10 lbs. in the space of six weeks or so. When I realized what was happening, I immediately cut out the soft drink and about a month later lost the extra weight without doing anything special. That was when I truly understood the power sugar has to change and damage our lives.
Thanks for sharing your story ! I'm currently overweight. By BMI standars, I should weigh 73kg for my height and I actually weigh 80. I am trying to exercise and eat properly but it is very hard. Not so much the exercising part: I can sustain a decent workout routine for weeks and months. Then my tight schedule makes me miss some days and I get discouraged, but I've noticed that I always eventually resume working out, so it gets cyclical, I keep a work out routine until my tight schedule gets in the way and then I resume it as soon as I get slightly more time. What I find truly difficult is diet! That's where I simply can't find any success, not even cyclical. More specifically, I really struggle with snacks, seems like all snacks are bad, I can't find any that could be considered healthy enough and actually satisfy my hunger
@thelondoner1526 snacking was the hardest part for me and still is. What I found worked best in the beginning was fitting in some snacks or sweets into my calorie count for the day. Something like a chocolate bar or a late night bit of popcorn. I just made sure I stayed in a calorie deficit and it helped. The real key is almost obsessing over it for a while until it just becomes normal to eat less
Eat meat and fat, take your carbs down to less than 100 a day, 50 even better. Start fasting, at least 12 hrs, then, 14, then 16. Make this normal. Focus on protein ALL MEALS your body wants it, it will tell you when you've had enough. Carbs are not essential, counting calories doesn't work, you can't workout and be in a deficit. You are pulling energy and fuel from the wrong sources. Commit and research what I just said. You'll shed the weight, your body will recomp and you'll actually workout less but somehow be fitter. Carbs and sugar are killing you. Fast, protein and fat. All your body needs. Have treats but this is your new way of life. It will simplify everything.
The US used to teach nutrition, meal planning, food storage (canning, fermenting, drying, etc.), household budgeting, and cooking in classes called Home Ec, or home economics. A lot of school districts did away with them between the 1980s and now because of budget issues, lower demand, lack of political support, and the offensiveness of routing girls to Home Ec and boys to Wood Shop or Auto Shop or Drafting. We need to bring those classes back, based on best available science, and make them required for everyone. Thanks for a great year of videos y'all. I hope your holiday season is full of joy and next year is even better.
The US also has a large portion of the population that rails *against* science and education, and that party is about to be in charge. We're about to get even less healthy here, and our health insurance is going to be gutted along side of it.
I 100% agree! I think home economics and mechanics/shop should be required for everyone, regardless of gender. Also a class specifically geared towards learning taxes, loans, investments etc. these are skills and knowledge that EVERYONE deserves to have. These skills are what help you most in life. Not calculus and advanced physics or studying pre industrial literature. Now I’m not saying those classes aren’t valuable, bc they are, IF you plan on pursuing a career within those fields. However, all the aforementioned skills and knowledge are far more valuable to all individuals.
Back in the early 90s I took Home Ec mostly to learn how to cook/bake. My mother wouldn't teach me. We ended up only learning some baking but I learned a lot of basics for things like wet vs dry measuring, etc that I was able to build on as I got older. Definitely a class everyone should take. Our high school also offered a class called Life Skills where you learned everyday things like how to balance a check book. I didn't end up needing that one since I had already done most of it. But I did know someone who failed that class, certainly spoke to his future. They need to add basic home repair classes as well now.
Yo! From McAllen here! There is NOTHING else to do here but eat or shop. I can’t walk around any park or anything like that because 1) the heat is insane 2) when the temp cools down the mosquitos are the worst. We don’t have side walks to walk safely anywhere. The safest place to walk around is the mall which again, is surrounded by the shopping and eating. We have to drive out of the way to make it to the zoo in Brownsville or a national park in Alamo and again, it’s not the easiest when it comes to transportation. South Padre Island is about 1.5 hours away and yet there are kids and adults here who have NEVER seen the ocean. We are surrounded by food and shopping, and that’s it. The city does attempt to do local events to get the community to walk around and spend healthy time with the family, but the way to motivate people to get there is through food. 😅 it’s a mess down here
I think I needed to hear this one guys. Not that this isn't a message that i've heard my whole life but I'm currently a 27yo 5' 11'' and 285lbs american man. I feel horrible most days both inside and out. Most of the time people comment on my weight which I try to brush off, but it hurts when its every day. I know i need to do better, I guess I just didn't understand how the cards were kinda stacked against me in a lot of ways. I've recently been staying with my SO in the UK and just seeing the difference in quality and concern for public health makes me want to make a positive change, and being in love will make you want to love past 30 thats for sure. I'm sorry it's taken me this long to get it together, i've been taking it one step at a time and I hope I can keep trending positively through the future for myself, my friends and family who care about me, and to show others that its possible. I can do this. Yes theory has always been a big inspiration to me, to be a better human not just myself but for others. I appreciate you guys and your continued positivity.
it is human nature, but weight is something you can change. If it makes you feel any better, i have been bullied due to my height even until now and probably till the day i die i will be labelled as dwarf. People will giggle when i use a platform to get to high places. But perspective can change a person, it's on you on how you deal with it.
I was in a very similar state a few years ago before I started to take my health more seriously. I'm still not at my personal target weight but having lost about 40 lbs so far, I have to tell you that the difference you feel every day in your mood, your energy, and just existing is very real. You will start to feel these changes even with the first few lbs you start to lose. Don't get caught up in trying to lose all the weight quickly, just focus on the day to day decisions and attainable goals even if you have to start with 10-15 minutes of physical activity every other day. Everything builds. Do it for your future happiness with your friends, family, and especially your partner. Best of luck!
A major solution is gardening. Individual, neighborhood, school and community gardens can grow a lot of food for almost nothing. Add water collection and people can self sustain.
@@joefeinstein6804 Definitely. ...and fight back against the damn code enforcer tyrants who come with fines when you dare to grow your own food in your own home!
In many parts of the US, many or all of the activities you mention with regard to self-sufficiency are either restricted or outright illegal. In some locales, there tends to also draw a higher portion of obesity related illnesses. It's likely a similar case with McAllen, TX, but I don't know the local laws and regulations there (not from there, either).
@@joefeinstein6804 lol so did you just ignore @nicholasmcmaster230 comment completely. the government is corrupt, don't underestimate their ability to stop people from doing both of those things.
George Orwell explains in Road to Wigan Pier, that when individuals are "underfed, harassed, bored, and miserable," they naturally seek out "something a little bit 'tasty'" to provide comfort. This often results in a diet centered around "white bread and margarine, corned beef, sugared tea, and potatoes," which he describes as "an appalling diet." The book was published in 1936
So so happy to see Casey & Callie Means becoming more well known! As a nurse for over 4 decades, I am appalled at the poor quality of food served to hospital patients. Boost & Ensure are high fructose corn syrup crap! I'm reading Casey's book right now!
One of my favorite videos to date by yes theory!! We need this all over the news. Our health is so important and we need to end this and help many. Thank you for speaking on this important topic!
Look, there is a wide middle lane between multiple trips to McDonald's a week and seven days a week of high-priced, always-organic, time-consuming-to-prepare Whole Foods type meals that get gold stars from dietitians. Take my supper tonight, for instance. Purchased at either Trader Joe's or Publix. I usually grocery shop once a week and try to use up perishables in that time. Here's what I had with an estimate of the cost including the add-ins: Half of a large sweet potato, baked yesterday and reheated tonight. A little butter, a dash of cinnamon and tiny bit of honey added. 65 cents. One raw avocado, nothing added. $1.20. Half a can of organic black beans with some sweet onion and yellow bell pepper chopped in for flavor and vitamins. 75 cents. Half a bag of microwaved brown rice. 60 cents. Banana for dessert. 25 cents. Water to drink. Cooking time: 30 minutes (mostly letting the beans, onions and bell pepper cook on low heat). But actual kitchen time was less than 10 minutes and I did some cleaning while the beans simmered. Estimated cost: $3.90 With the possible exception of the avocado, pretty much all these products or something close to them can be found at most regular supermarkets. I spent less time in the kitchen that I would have spent in a line at McDonald's, and it was far sight cheaper than their cheapest meal. Now, would canned beans and microwaved brown rice satisfy some Manhattan, elitist dietitian? Maybe not. But it was a far sight better than a trip to Mickey D's. Except for people trapped in high levels of poverty or crisis, a meal like that is doable. But there's something in American culture that can't except a good but imperfect solution. We're an "A" or "F" society. And that's what's killing us. We have solutions. Not perfect ones. But workable ones.
Very valid point. I think it’s a lot about mindset. People look at god as a reward for making it through the day or whatever. People aren’t taught HOW to cook healthful meals. It’s just such a complex problem that’s multifaceted.
Pardon, a weight epidemic was happening in the Caribbean Islands as well. Imports being costly, and sugar cane being a huge export in their economy had a good deal to do with that. Mid 1900's the malnutrition and poor health became noticeable.
Please keep talking about this! We NEED to make changes now… it only gets harder “tomorrow”. I almost completely removed processed foods 2 years ago and started feeling better almost immediately. Then I was able to incorporate exercise and life completely changed.
In Germany Kindergartens they start serving organic self cooked food which I personally find very cool. I worked in a kindergarten where the stuff was totally aware of the connection between serving dessert with sugar and the kids not sleeping. When I lived in the US with 19/20 years I gained weight around 10 kg. 🙈
The same FDA employee who approved OxyContin to market later took a job for Purdue Pharma…. Also Dr. Fauci got financial kickbacks for the Moderna vaccine. Any time a financial incentive is at play you can’t trust it
I work for the City of McAllen and am a follower of your channel. I’m glad you came down, and would have liked to have met you, but also not very proud of why you’re down here. 😂
Being a long-time road safety advocate in Toronto (Canada), I want to thank you for calling out the car-dependent design of North American cities as a contributing factor to the declining health of their residents, while I also agree on the need to make healthy eating options more accessible. We need to design our cities around people - not cars - and the only way we can do that is by providing alternatives to driving such as walking, cycling, and public transit. Cheers! -RZ
I heard Ford is axing the bike lanes soon??? After we spent so much tax dollars on them, because they need more room for cars during rush hour (correct me if im wrong). I think that's insane that we are moving further away from walkable city and closer towards a pavement dessert.
I'm under the impression too there's a push to have 15-minute cities where everyone is within 15 minutes of a metro area? Presumably for resource access...? Sounds like voodoo to me
While I understand the issue of obesity, it has to be stressed that too many people are ignorant on what overall health is. Many "skinny/slim" people are in horrible health. A healthy lifestyle is more than how much you weigh.
thinness is not a scale for health. But a person who eats balanced meals and mostly aunthentic foods without too much oils or butters will not get obese, unless they have a health condition
@@miljal1483 Its not just butter and oil. In Italy, they eat a lot of olive oil. But it's the highly processed foods that are the problem. High fructose corn sirup, salt, sugar, chemicals, devoid of active nutrients. Foods that are addictive to the human survival instinct. The body wants calorie-dense foods for survival but nowadays that is dangerous.
My brother-in-law is vegan and thinks he's healthy, but he drinks alcohol everyday and never visits the doctor. He and his wife also eat a lot of the fake meat foods that are heavily processed.
no way you guys were in my city & i didn’t know😭 didn’t expect you all to be in the valley for this particular reason wish it was for something different. but thank you for coming down & shining light on this.
Thanks for this. I’ve been beating this drum of self care. Changing what’s was on m fork in 2015 allowed me to put many ailments in my rear view mirror. Now at 69, I feel great. I’m heathy. And one thing I say to myself when I see people chronically overweight, I remind myself to say “ it’s not your fault” “ you were taught to eat this way”. Let’s all share compassion . And as this message is getting into the mainstream , more and more, is so important. ✌️
Amazing! I have only been watching you guys for about 2 months now. I've gone back, and watched a tonne of your videos. And you never cease to make me smile, and warm my heart. Today's episode was different A message I have been trying to share for a long time! Thank you!!
this is definitely a conversation we need to keep having for a long time to make changes, thank u guys for covering it in such a compassionate and honest manner
the last couple times i went to the grocery store, i bought nothing but whole foods. fruits, veggies, yogurt, eggs, nuts, cheese, peanut butter, oatmeal, meat, milk. nothing processed. nothing sweet. i'm approaching my second month. it's really not bad. i've always heard eating healthy is expensive. that's not true. my grocery bill went down. if you do this because you know you should, it won't work. if you do it because you want to, it will work. something inside of you needs to change. for me, i'm starting an animal sanctuary. i got it in my head that i have to take care of myself so i can take care of my animals. find your reason. smoothies is a key component. fruit, veggies, greek yogurt, eggs, honey, whole milk. that by itself is a meal thats quick and easy. frozen fruit and veggies are key items. there is a huge price difference between fresh and frozen. i think the frozen stuff is fresher because they flash freeze vs sitting around losing nutrients. they also have really nice fruit mixes. you get 4 or 5 fruits in 1 bag all cut up for you with no risk of spoiling. good luck.
Grateful to live in the EU because of how many food regulations need companies to get through in order for it to come in our supermarkets and houses ! Supermarkets in the EU are nothing like the USA and we should be grateful for it !
It's more people's taste and choices than regulation. The idea of under-educated masses who need the state to regulate what's good for them is quite socialist. 23:30 is the answer, very spot on: the power lies with individual choices.
@swoqix2892 banned additives and preservatives like Quinoline Yellow, Amaranth, Green S, Yellow G, Azorubine Carmoisine, Ponceau 4R, Patent Blue V, Ponceau SX, Brilliant Black B, Brown FK, Cuttlefish Black, Brown HT, etc? Oh wait, those are all additives that are banned in the US but allowed in the EU, sorry 😐
@@PieXP It's not only about banned additives etc., but also the amount of similar brands having totally different additives etc. Like even fries at McDonalds are having unnecessary incredients in it, even though it should be just potatos, regular oil and salt, like here in Europe. The USA also puts a ton of corn syrup in everything, even if it's not really needed. Another reason is the size of the products. E.g. a large coke (0,5l = ~17oz) here in Germany at McDonalds is around the same as a small coke in the US (16oz = ~0,47l).
I would like to add that it's not only about what you eat but also how! As a french living in US I was shock about the way American don't put time and importance to meals. Often eating is just a side activity and not the main event. From the sandwiches in front of the computer at work to the pizza in front of Netflix at home.
Problem is most don’t even eat real bread but white sandwich bread from my understanding, although obesity is increasing in Europe in most countries people still eat at least one real meal, the uk seems the country most similar to the usa although i hear France has some problems with fast food don’t know if it’s true. The USA seems to be a country of extreme, you watch the skinniest person eating only salads valley girl or a person drooling in fast food,bbq ect
Thankyou so much for covering this very important concern/ preventable epidemic! We really need to continue this conversation and advocate on this platform and amongst our near and wide community; a healthier change may be possible!
I'm from the RGV and it's a weekly issue trying to figure out what we can go out and do with our kids because all we have are restaurants. The vast majority of us here are also Hispanic and our foods aren't necessarily the healthiest. If you look into it you'll also notice that the surrounding cities are some of the poorest in the state of Texas as well and fast/cheap food is easily accessible here.
Thank you so much for this video.I've sadly noticed that in my native country Trinidad and my country of residence the uk have both been affected massively with excessive consumerism as influenced by the USA. I honestly feel so grateful now when I receive a blue-collar balanced meal after seeing this. We need more awareness for the effects of the overconsumption of ultraprocessed foods and I truly hope that things can change for the better.
We are not perfect in Europe, but America is on a whole other level, crazy what you guys do with your body's. I'm happy this issue finally gets lots of attention
You continue to touch my heart with your thoughtful videos. We are all so blessed to be living in a time of choosing. May we all choose to see the truth and make changes thru awareness. May we seek ways to overcome all obstacles that prevent us from living lives filed with health, freedom and prosperity.
Fast food is NOT cheaper than eating at home . I think that’s a myth that should be discontinued. I think I can make nachos at home in 10 min for like a couple dollars per serving . I could make salmon broccoli and rice for under $5 . You can make chicken noodle soup for like $30 and it’ll feed a family of 6 for two days. A family of 6 at McDonald’s will cost $80 for one meal . People eat fast food because they’re lazy . Me and my boyfriend are cooks . We make meals at home and he cooks for his kids . People have time to watch Netflix for hours . I’m on my feet all day and still find time to make myself dinner
youre right, ppl are at first super lazy, and unfortunately a lot of times the poorer the people the lazier they are. Also other question I have-if its that bad in the US, why are these ppl coming here from Mexico, where they say its a lot better...just go back omg :)).
Thank you! As a college student I eat a lb of organic 93,7 ground beef for dinner most nights, and it’s only $6. Way cheaper and healthier and going out to a fast food joint. I hate when people say that eating healthy is expensive. It is not.
1 pound of tofu is $3, three cups of brown rice is $1.84, pair that with some healthy steamed vegetables and you have 4-6 servings at a couple of dollars each.
Thank you guys so much for coming down to our part or the US! The Rio Grande Valley is its own little world down here. Lots of great things but this issue is quite alarming. Thanks for bringing some attention.
I support you guys doing more kinds of journalism vs pursuing your "Yes Theory." Keep both sides, but this is clearly where Amars heart is right now. He wants to help make change in different ways, and on a larger scale.
Exactly! So good to see this honest investigation. Good job, Yes Theory! I adopted the mindset that good food is still cheaper than medical treatment due to cheap foods.
Exactly! Losing my health insurance is the best thing that has happened to me. I have been extra careful on what I eat and when I eat the rare restaurant meal, I feel horrible.
i’d like to get my few words out cause i also think it’s important for people to hear but i went from a totally health BMI and weight to having a BMI that now makes me overweight but it’s not from the food i was eating it was from the medication i was taking i was in a mental hospital for 2 months and gained almost half my body weight (50lb) in less then 60 days. It’s been 2 years and i’ve lost more then half the weight it’s taken a lot more time due to my depression and the impacts it has in my life
medication dont contain calories, it can change your metabolism, but at the end of the day it still is the food that makes you overweight, hence you shouldve cut down on the portions. unpopular fact.
@@Nhicki i was barely eating there but they were tracking my weight and said NOTHING to me about the significant weight gain in such a short time i had a friend there gain weight too but only 20lb it was the medications that were changing my body they actually quit literally ruined my body but they saved my life so i’m forever grateful. Please do your research because gaining weight is an actual side effect from a lot of anti depressants and such but it’s just depends on the person and how there body works.
@@Nhicki if there are medications that help you lose weight, there are also medications to help you gain weight. and a lot of medications that deal with hormones make people gain weight. your body might start absorbing more water and retaining it, some medications make it so you process and store sugar and other nutrients differently. theres tons of research out there to prove medications DO cause weight gain even if your diet and exercise hasn't changed.
@@Nhicki exactly but people wanna make excuses for everything bro ... like why is bro even on meds knowing meds is another issue lol big pharma. They dont give you meds to cure you its to keep you in the loop.
First of all, great video! In the Netherlands this is not as big of a problem but its still very interesting to see how fast food works and whats bad about very processed foods! I also wanted to give you a tip about the voice-over: I noticed that the subwoofer on my sound system went crazy. This happens because of the low frequencies when pronouncing letters with a lot of air movement, think about the letter P. When you add a high-pass filter of about 80-100 Hz to your voice while editing the sound it will completely eliminate that effect without affecting the sound of the voice!
THANK YOU, Yes Theory! For covering this and also including the incredible Casey in this! My life has done a 180 since shifting to a holistic lifestyle, including my food! Thank you for this video!
Being someone who only eats kosher has always made me grateful that I cant eat at most fast food restaurants. Having to make my own food for every meal definitely makes you healthier in general.
Thank you for making this video. I’m someone that grew up in Vermont. I’ve never experienced a fast food and drive-through based lifestyle in my younger years. This is very abnormal to me. I live and work in Texas now. It still seems like an alien way of life. It also brings awareness to the problems you’ve pointed out. I work in granting health benefits for military veterans in the U.S.. It is sad when the veterans develop obesity because it will often prevent them from receiving healthcare for disabilities such as diabetes. A lot of patients don’t realize this or refuse to accept this fact. If high sugar and high fat calorie foods with a lack of physical activity lead to a chronic disability later in life and the government won’t want to help with the treatment of it. It doesn’t matter if the lack of treatment leads to the loss of a limb or cancer. It ultimately comes down to placing the fault of the individual’s choices. In the end this is a problem the government and tax paying citizens have to deal with. I agree something should be done to limit cheap processed food. Especially the amount of added sugar. A little extra urban panning could go a long way. Disabilities like diabetes are terrible and they can be prevented in so many people. In the end we are paying for it more by not addressing it early. We should care more about this problem.
A clear understanding of the chemicals in food & addiction (including to sugar), should be part of the educational process starting in kindergarten and every year through high school (so should personal finance, basic mechanics, growing food, PR/Marketing/Propaganda, comparative religion & critical thinking). Those things aren't in the corporate interests though.
I’ve noticed that once a food is cemented in a child’s mind as their ‘favourite food’, that it almost becomes a part of them. That food becomes nostalgic once you’re older if you haven’t had it in a while, even if it’s been years.. even when you avoid it knowing it’s not good for your own health but the cravings are still strong. It’s pretty wild if you think about it
I get it. I’ve lived through the struggles of being low-income, trying to make better choices when it feels like the world around you is set up to keep you stuck in unhealthy cycles. It’s overwhelming, because so much overlaps-what you eat, where you live, what you can afford-and all of it affects your health. But the truth is, small steps do matter. Whether it’s making a meal from scratch, choosing fruit over candy, or going for a walk around my block, every step counts. And those small actions, over time, create real change. We live in a country where fast food chains fill every corner, but vacant lots could have been community gardens. Why? Because America is a business, and our health is often the price we pay for profit. But here's what I believe: when we take intentional action, no matter how small, it ripples out. Self-love and showing up for ourselves are the foundation. The more we practice self-love, the more we’re able to show up for those closest to us-whether it’s our children, our families, or our friends. That’s how we begin to create the community we need, one that’s intentional and connected, rather than driven by convenience or profit. In a country where convenience is marketed as the easier and better option, it’s hard to make intentional choices. But starting with any small change, no matter how small it seems, creates a ripple effect. That ripple grows, and eventually, it can change the course of your life and inspire others to do the same.
but no one wants to talk about how most low income individuals in the united states are on food stamps, which is government assistance for food per month. they need to stop letting low income people buy crappy foods with our tax dollars
So very well said. I’ve almost lost 100 pounds. I’ve done it very slowly over the course of years. However bc I took such small changes over a long period of time I’ve kept the weight off without any fluctuations (side from 5-7lbs due to my monthly cycle). A 2% change is still change. And over time, consistent commitment to imperfect action, to small changes will result in massive change that’s sustainable.
Yeah Im not from usa so I questioned his statement that eating at these places was actually cheaper?? There is no way thats true. You might not save much (in US, here if I would do that it would probably be twice as expensive) and it definitely takes a little bit of time to cook. But there is just no way youre losing money if you want to buy groceries. Like these guys are making some incredible meals like sure you cant do that but a simple chicken, rice with some extras for 2 is like under 5€ (5.20 usd).
I remember watching a series where Jamie Oliver came to the US to help improve the quality of school lunches as he had been doing in the UK but parents became very angry and defensive that he was trying to tell them how to feed their children, it was very sad to watch.......
I love that this is being talked about. True health education is practically a scavenger hunt. I have prioritized my health the past 3 years and have never felt better. If anyone needs any help Im happy to share my experiences. Let’s make the world healthy again 🙏🏽
I'm a chef, born and raised in Italy, currently working in Germany. I've been recently in contact for an event with a lot of Americans products. Athletes aimed products to be specific. The amount of claims and lies written on the products was insane, we were all laughing at it; this kind of claiming are absolutely illegal in Europe. Products promising cramps relieve, better hydration (whatever it can mean) and others... in EU only pharmacy's drugs are allowed to claim beneficial effects. I guess this plays a role in this whole mess!
im from Monterrey, México..... 2 hours from mcallen..... mostly every citizen with high adquisitive position go to mcallen to go "fast shopping" but that also includes indulging in chain restaurants that are not in mexico. Theres TONS of bunch of sugary, greasy, etc... options EVERYWHERE in mcallen, it´s overwhelming.......
This one hits home for me. I am currently in the process of losing weight. I was 302lbs at the beginning of June. Right now, I am at 240lbs, and I feel so much better. Less depression, more energy, clearer thinking, and even higher libido lol. I think moving my mindset towards meal preping and going to the gym has made a world of difference. My drive for it has developed with seeing the results on the scale. Nutrition and cooking healthy meals should be a priority in school curiculum. They should teach budgeting with groceries in school as well. These lifestyle skills are some of the most important things people should learn, and our schools are not prioritizing them. If you are in a similar position as I was, just take the steps forward to make the change and make it as easy as you can. It will be the best decision you will ever make for yourself.
For me, fast food requires you to drive out, wait in line, order, and get your car all smelly (and I don't like delivery cause I don't trust drivers handling my food and fees are expensive). A one-stop shop at the grocery store is good for the whole week and I rather just stay home and put that effort into cooking and meal prepping. I don't like going out of my way after work to go somewhere, I want to go straight home and stay home. It's definitely a perspective you have to change, too.
The hard thing about places like McAllen is that most people live significantly closer to at least 5 fast food places than they do to 1 grocery store. And because poverty is so high, they can t afford to buy a weeks worth of groceries because they are literally living day to day. A friend of mine from McAllen sent me a job advertisement awhile ago and the business was paying $7.50 an hour. Stuff like that makes it hard for people to even have time or opportunity to change their mindset. While I agree that a mindset change is important, you should also know that many people in places like McAllen don’t have the luxury of buying a weeks worth of groceries or eating healthier like you do.
It's great that some people enjoy shopping for fresh ingredients and spending time preparing them. Hurray for them. I'm just not one of them and have no interest in becoming one of them. I can't stand grocery stores (stinky/perfumey people, screeching children, etc.) and *_FOR ME_* cooking is just tedious, time consuming and TOTALLY uninteresting. I *really do understand* how some people find great joy and reward in the whole foodie/cooking thing. Strangely, however, they tend to not understand how it simply does not fascinate me the way it does them. Even less likely is me spending my time in a garden playing farmer. It just ain't gonna happen for me, but you do you. That's just the way it is. Forgive me, or not, I really don't care. If affordable, convenient, healthy options that didn't taste like grass, mold, fungus cardboard or dirt were available, I'd eat them.
@@StubbyPhillips I hope this changes one day for you. The benefits are just so much more apparent when you do this. Ive lost 60lbs so far, and I see them all the time. You can eat healthy without making it a food specticle. I usually just meal prep meat/veggie mixes that go with different dishes(93-7 ground turkey/chicken mixed with peppers, onions, brocolli, seasonings, etc) and make rice/ beans, salads with greek yogurt dressing, or buy whole grain Pita bread/english muffins once a week. Best advice I have gotten is make it as easy as you possibly can for yourself. Buy frozen fruits/veggies if it helps you save money. A lot of times, I go to the grocery store later in the evening so I miss the crowds. It is a change, but the benefits will come back to you tenfold if you do.
@@davidflaherty2152 Not likely. I do it when I need to, but nothing about the process interests me. TO ME it's just another chore like doing laundry or taking out the trash. *I honestly DO wish* there were healthy, affordable, options that don't taste like goat feed and were as convenient as "fast food." I'm sorry, but: "Oh, just learn to cook!" simply *IS NOT* a good enough answer for everyone. We need another option!
@@StubbyPhillips it easy and quick to make some rice,pasta and grill some meat or just make a salad, you don’t need a elaborate meal to eat healthier. Don’t grocery stores in the usa sell pre-made food meals made in store?
There's a book called The Omnivore's Dilemma that's all about where our food comes from and what's in it. It completely changed how I view the food in grocery stores and made me want to choose my food differently than I had been.
@@TheTravelingTNa hippie couple told me about that book at the grocery store many yrs ago, by Michael Pollack I think. Never read it lol but I try to buy as much non gmo as possible.
This is incredibly interesting for me to compare it with Europe, specifically Czech Republic, where I live. While fast food restaurants are increasingly popular, their main attractiveness comes from them being convenient when one is too busy to cook. However, they are actually quite expensive for us. All of these people in the video mention fast foods as being more affordable then a healthy home cooked meal which is not even close to the truth in my country.
They are quite expensive in the US too, grocery shopping and cooking is way cheaper. The problem is that there isnt a culture of cooking in relatively poor areas, so people dont have the will or knowledge to cook. The myth that fastfood is cheaper than healthy food is nothing more than a lie, and Im dissappointed in Yes Theory for promoting it, when its very unscientific and doesnt delve into the actual problem.
The idea that living on junk food is "cheaper" is absolute BS. You only need one meal a day, a decent steak (the fattier the better) , cooked in butter, and maybe a small side of sauerkraut (for the gut flora) will suffice. You won't get hungry, tired, or crave sugar (because you won't be addicted to sugar), you won't put on weight. I am 48, and wear the same size clothes as when I was 17, I look about 10 years younger than most of my school mates. It costs about £5 per day to eat like this. I'm often in ketosis. ALL that "stuff" in colourful packaging on the supermarket shelves IS NOT FOOD! It's there to make you sick and make them money.
I struggled with Obesity pretty much my entire life. I started a healthy lifestyle in July of this year, and have lost about 106 pounds since then utilizing Water Fasting and Keto. In October, I challenged myself to a 40 day water fast and succeeded, having lost most of my weight during that time. I am still losing weight to this day. Only 50 pounds to go, and I'll hit my goal weight. I think there's not enough education about the relationship between food and your body. Once I did my research and understand what goes into making food, I make my own meals. I refuse to eat anything that's not made by me because I don't know what is being put in the food
this is amazing!!!!! You took everything into your own hands and changed YOUR life. I love your accountability and love what you're doing. congrats on your success and please for the love of god don't ever go back.
Good for you but you did not struggle with obesity. You struggled with making good decisions. Obesity is the result of things you struggled with like poor decision making, portion control, laziness etc.
man i am so glad i live in India, yes we have junk food here McDonald, taco bell, burger kings but they are not so cheap here it is still cheaper to cook food in the home.
9 months ago I began working out in my garage with dumbbells and a bench. In 110 degrees Texas weather. Less excuses more action, watching this on the bike enjoying the cold currently… not looking forward to the heat but hey, free cardio!
please make this a longer series/ investigation!! It has to be talked about more. the level of corruption and deception is unreal and makes it nearly impossible to make good choices.
I've learned a few things in the few years I have roamed this earth. Most people already know the "right thing" but struggle to do the "right thing" particularly when it comes to lifestyle choices and habits. Which is why it makes sense that these food industry tycoons are being blamed for being manipulative, because they understand once certain habits are established they're hard to break. But in all honesty, the reality is, what Yes Theory has covered will unfortunately rob people of their own agency or ability to choose, despite the being another source of information about the right thing. Because the likely scenario is that when people have someone or something else to blame for their own choices, they will absolve themselves of the accountability over their livelihood, "it's McDonald's fault I am so fat, with their evil scheme" and not "well, I, John, chose to eat a burger today, so I, John am responsible for the consequences" So in all reality with this video along with countless other sources which have made themselves open and available, people are now, more than ever, far more responsible for their caloric intake, exercise, diet, etc.. especially in a world where regardless of if some Ihop is unhealthy for Americans, people in another country would gladly be thankful that stack of pancakes. The privileged need to take a lot more responsibility for their health, and even on the idea of it, despite it being a morbid thought, you're gonna die anyway. Live healthily to enjoy as much as life as you can but not because you want to escape an inescapable reality, do it because you value a lot more than just "trying to live a long life".
I respect the idea of accountability. We are all accountable for what we choose to do. What if you didn't have a choice, though? Supposing that the ultra-processed food in supermarkets was all you could afford. Additionally, that food is as addictive as possible. We don't blame drug addicts for being addicts, but we do blame food addicts. No one needs to take hard drugs, but everyone has to eat to live. It is vicious and cruel what food lobbyists, in conjunction with big pharma has done to millions of people. We all tend to eat what and how our parents did. Just imagine two or three generations of people who grew up on boxed macaroni and cheese and chicken nuggets. What does "healthy eating" even mean to them? It's very hard to break the habit of easy "instant food" and teach an adult to like veggies, drink water and avoid over-processed carbs. There are socio-economics at play, not just "take responsibility."
@ my point is, if that’s all you can afford, eat it while being aware of how much of what you eat. You can control that. The world is far more dynamic than the black and white perspective about the net effect of eating what you can afford depending on how you structure your diet. I guess because we live in different societies and with different realities our perspectives will differ but where I am from we def blame addicts for their addiction. I can’t speak to how empathetic that is or even helpful but where I live people definitely don’t have them as “blameless” and it’s the same for this particular topic. My country is poor, we eat what we can, we know the food sucks, so we do what we can however we can to manage the portions. Some people go overboard of course but that’s not because they can’t manage it better, it’s because that’s simply their choice.
Yeah, I refuse to believe that obese people don't realize that eating an extra large Arby's meal is going to be less healthy than a baked chicken with vegetables. They aren't stupid, they just struggle with accountability.
i don't think most people know what the "right thing" is considering there's still a major stigma against saturated fats and dietary cholesterol the basics, sure, but not the specifics
Go walk in a single mom with 3 kids and a full time job's shoes for a year then talk to us about personal responsibility and choice. Most of that heavily researched addictive & subsidized chemical mess Americans eat shouldn't even exist as a choice, it's toxic. But it makes $ for the shareholders & the politicians they bought.
Thank you for covering this. Because of growing up in rural North Dakota with limited access to affordable greens and fruits - I’ve been obese my entire life. Heaviest weight was at 350 lbs at 5’2. Thankfully I was able to have weightloss surgery to help me get down to 200lbs. I know that not many are able to have this life saving surgery. I hope others can understand that it’s an epidemic and it’s not their fault. The cheap food, that’s affordable, is truly what is causing this epidemic 😢
At 17:00 when talking about school lunches you say that pre-prepared foods are cheaper but it is actually cheaper to make food from scratch even when you factor in labour costs.
Thank y'all so much for coming down here to the RGV and showing the problems that plagues our community. My name is Logan Hardison, I have lived in the valley practically my whole life and I see the struggle with my own eyes from friends and families who struggle to stay healthy. Unfortunately Tex-Mex culture mixed with manipulative food advertising leads to families sticking to food that is cheap, fast, and easy. I really wish y'all would've stopped at a Tex-Mex food restaurant to see the similarities from one restaurant to the next to see how much grease is used in foods such as Chorizo, Tortilla Chips, & Refried Beans. And after coming back from college(Texas A&M 22') where I was surrounded by tons of healthy food options and people who were conscious about their health, it is hard to not fall into the trap of complacency. Here over the last couple of weeks I have made it my personal mission to reach out to healthy chain restaurants and pitch that the the valley is just as big as Houston or San Antonio to expand into. With more presence of health conscious grocery stores and restaurants, I honestly believe we can educate people on the importance of staying healthy before it catches up with you. Health is Wealth.
Dude. I went to Ohio for college and after that, all greasy foods make me sick. Two bites into a barbacoa taco and I puke. 😅😅😅😅 I can’t eat much food from down here.
It's a systemic failure unfortunately especially with people like Virgie Tovar preaching that being fat is a good thing and you don't need to be healthy or in shape. But the solution is in fact, not only educate yourself, but eat less and move more. If you're addicted to heroin, the solution is to fight the addiction and stop consuming it. Not justify its use.
Exactly.. yes there are fast food places everywhere but there are also bars everywhere and we aren't all drunks... or fat. Fast food was never meant to be a lifestyle. It was meant to be something you grabbed if you had no other choice. Going to McDonalds was a treat for us back in the 80s. We went like once a month and I would get excited each time. Of course now they are pretty gross now but they were a lot better in the 80s.
When you shop for food, shop the perimeter of the supermarket. This is where the produce & fresh foods are. Eat out as little as possible because most restaurants don't use healthy ingredients.
Thank you guys for this video. I am not from the US, I am not obese, but watching this video on Christmas night at 11 pm got me all worked up to start going to the gym. I know this probably means nothing to a lot of people who will read this comment, but I just want to express my gratitude to Yes Theory for making this video.
Thank you for making this video! I'm from Mcallen, and as a former teacher, I remember the extremely unhealthy food served in the school cafeterias. So many empty carbs and fried foods. My son attended schools in McAllen and my husband and I complained about the lack of quality nutrition. His high school actually had a local pizza franchise selling inside at lunch time. But since the franchise was owned by a lawyer in McAllen, it was hard to do much about it. And the lawyer was on the school board, which seemed like a conflict of interest. The government needs to completely revise school lunches. There are children here that don't get much to eat at home, so at least they could provide them with two nutritious meals at school. Lack of education as well as low wages keep many from giving their children nourishing food. We need to focus on our schools and realize that children really are our future.
never heard anyone answer the question, that yes if the "unhealthy" foods are more calorie dense and the point is to save money (which i also doubt people just wont admit that its tasty and the cheap alternatives that are healthier arent as pleasant), then why dont they just eat one or two meals a day. its litterally a choice, sure its harder the tastier and more accessible it is. im not saying dont have compassion for people who struggle with obesity, but acting like yes men arround them feels like enabling their addiction like any other and is morally corrupt in my book.
Thank you for covering this! I manage my chronic illness by eating healthy, and it's horrible that not everyone has the means to eat healthy or even be educated on the reality of the food and healthcare industry.
Never thought this collab would happen between the Yes Fam and my home town. Thanks for shining a light on the epidemic in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley
Hello this is Alejandra. I am so beyond grateful to be given a platform for my voice to be heard. I am so passionate about this because my life has been an upwards struggle because of my relationship with food. Again thank you for hearing my story! It’s so possible to fight a good fight and end up alive and well!! We got this my friends.
Thank you so much for your words, for your empathy, and your perspective. ❤
You've got this girl!
thank you so much for your bravery and for sharing with us ❤
You're a total badass! Keep doing what you do and please don't stop! Feliz navidad :)
You got this!
“Food can either be the safest form of medicine or the slowest form of poison” what an amazing quote!
14:14 "when America coughs, the whole world gets sick" is Not really true imo, America gets really sick and the world coughs fits better in this Case! ;)
Even American Brands, McDonald's, kellogs cereals etc. Are less unhealthy outside the US
@@br8129 ie. the EU has its own issues but stricter food regulations across the board definitely help.
Absolutely true
11:17 "If your grocery store has a "health food section", what does that make the rest of the store?" Tough one.
Best. Line. Ever. I intend to use it liberally when discussing this with others!❤
Hello, I'm french and I dont know how to translate that line : what does that make the rest of the store ? It means "it's not a good idea for the rest of the grocery store ? Because nobody will buy the fat things nearby the healthy things ?
Thank you !
Idk health food section where I’m from has food that caters to different diets (gluten free, vegan, etc.)
@@bipbip3400 Nah, he means like if there is a health food section at the supermarket, then what type of food are the other sections. Like why do stores have to specify that section is in fact health food? If this is healthy, then what can you call the rest?
@@bipbip3400 Si il y a un rayon avec de la nourriture bonne pour la santé alors qu'en est-il du reste?
Dans le sens que pourquoi il y a une partie du magasin dédiée à de la nourriture bonne pour la santé (souvent bio), ca veut dire que le reste est mauvais? Et qu'il ne devrait pas y avoir de mauvaise nourriture pour la santé normalement
J'espère que ca clarifie pour toi!
"The healthiest foods in the supermarket don't need to make health claims."-Well said!!
that's a good quote
When I was living paycheck to paycheck, I realized that buying dry legumes was a lifesaver. Think beans and rice, chickpeas, lentils, etc. It's affordable, healthy, and lasts a few meals/days (depending on how much you cook).
And you can buy them in bulk or stock up when they are on sale.
I'm rly glad for you! Were you parenting back then too? Or working very long hours?
Cabbage, carrots, potatoes and banana are all versatile and vitamin rich foods as well. Stews made from these and even the cheapest meats like bone in chicken thighs and drums makes for a very nutrient dense food and for very cheap. For my family we eat around $2.00 per portion or less with lots of variety in our diets
You still need to be careful. Many industrial farms use glysophate to keep the weeds in check so that they can have larger crop yields. Glysophate (Roundup) is a known carcinogen. Make sure you are using organic, pesticide and herbicide free produce.
@@felixhenson9926 you bring up a good point, dry beans and legumes can be especially helpful if you’re parenting, my parents got our big family through a lot of hard financial times with this stuff
Thank you guys for allowing me to be a part of this important project! I hope it helps many.
Thank you for caring enough to speak out & help educate all of us. ❤ you've helped me take my health back!
thank you for what you do, love from Philippines
it's about profit. not health. if we don't have profit, we all lose jobs.
You are selling something and do not care about people's health you are a sham. Anyone who does not believe me read his wiki see what a fraud he is
Stop being bought out by your sponsors and get back to being a critical thinker with your podcast guest.
Im so proud of Yes Theory for covering this. Very few dare to do it and with this large of a platform, it is so valuable. Thanks guys!!!
Thank you!! It's to be honest scary to bring up important topics like these, but we don't want fear to hold us back. We hope the stories of the people we met can inspire change for the greater good
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@@YesTheory I feel you had the responsibility to include actual obese individuals in this story, showcasing the raw realities of coming out of that lifestyle-the trials, tribulations, and triumphs. It’s through understanding and empathy, these that we foster meaningful change. Instead these comments have shown that Americans that don’t experience these issues are judgmental, rude and ignorant. They have their opinions and assumptions on obese people and they’re not afraid to speak them. I was just asked to show my visceral fat in a dexa scan without the person even knowing if im overweight by just my comment supporting that obese people deserve respect, let that sink in. Please look into how overweight celebs like Lizzo are bashed constantly while on weight loss journeys promoting health lifestyle just as much as when she was fat body positive, showcase all the evil and disgusting things average body people say in the comments of larger people just existing in the world. That is also a cause for a continuation of obesity and stigma surrounding obesity.
The real problem in 2024 is at 20$+ labor costs for most fast food workers it is far more expensive eating fast food that cooking(it's not 1987 amd labor is not 2.5$per hour any more.) With those statical figures in mind going forward there is no real excuse except addiction and laziness, which not only Americans are but most everyone that would do anything everyday, but on the flipside stop learning the moment the leave school even though the world changes more rapidly than ever every few years and now a days if your not educated literally ChatGPT in moments can do all the knowledge work you've amazed your entire life. Point is the world is much different today than the portrial of obesity in this video, but that's what happens I suppose when you say yes all day long, but never spend a moment really learning or understanding technical, social, and governmental action ls of things in a ever changing world and environment.
@@MeetJarred that was a hard read without much punctuations. I think I got the point of it. Here is my take. Your argument highlights some valid points about the changing costs of food, labor, and the pace of societal adaptation, but it misses key nuances regarding obesity and the broader systemic issues surrounding it.
First, while labor costs for fast-food workers have increased, this alone doesn’t make fast food unaffordable for everyone. Many people rely on it due to limited access to fresh groceries, insufficient kitchen facilities, or demanding schedules that leave little time for cooking. Labeling these choices as “addiction and laziness” oversimplifies complex socioeconomic and cultural factors, such as food deserts, lack of nutrition education, and the stressors of modern life.
Second, your critique about education is valid-lifelong learning is critical in an ever-evolving world. But assuming that most people are unmotivated or “lazy” is dismissive. Not everyone has equal access to resources or opportunities to further their education or adapt to change, especially when they are trapped in cycles of poverty, poor health, or systemic inequality.
Finally, while tools like ChatGPT can indeed democratize knowledge, they are not a substitute for lived experience or the social and emotional intelligence required to navigate real-world challenges. Technology is an asset, but it cannot resolve deeply ingrained issues like obesity or inequity without comprehensive action at individual, community, and governmental levels.
Rather than assigning blame, it’s more productive to acknowledge the complexity of these issues and advocate for solutions that address the root causes of poor health and societal stagnation, such as improving access to education, equitable healthcare, and community support systems. The world has changed significantly, but the solutions must be as inclusive and multifaceted as the problems themselves.
something that isn’t mentioned is when growing up people are trained to finish everything on their plate no matter. a habit like eating when you’re already full contributes a lot in my opinion
Maybe just don’t eat shit and don’t start a second plate
yep! i grew up very lower middle class and i was taught to eat everything on my plate, always
Nah.
My mother grew up during the depression and brought us up with this mentality. All 4 girls are 57, 58, 59 and none of us are overweight never mind obese.
Perhaps, but it depends how big your plate is. Most Americans have got a skewed idea of how much food constitutes a full meal. A small soda in a US McDonalds is bigger than a large in most of the rest of the world.
@@az55544that means literally nothing at all but K
Student From the UK, One thing that seems to be majorly different with the states is the price of Home food. Fast Food for me is expensive, my average meal at home costs half that of the cheapest items in fast food chains. I don’t understand how eating at home can be more expensive than fast food.
It isn’t
It is presented as more convenient than cooking at home, and people often gravitate toward the easiest solution. This tendency is exploited by capitalist companies.
I'm in Ireland and i agree. If you go to a local chipper here to feed a family of four for dinner it will probably cost up to 50 euro. You can buy a chicken, and some vegetables for less than 10 euros and feed the same family.
10 piece chicken nugget $1. Chicken at store $5
I'm from Germany and I agree. Fast food meals are much more expensive than our home cooked meals.
We are basically saving money by eating healthy at home.
My youngest son cut sugar out of his diet this past year. He lost 90 pounds just by cutting the sugar, I started reading the labels, and I was shocked at how much sugar alone is in ALL of our foods!! We take our vitamins etc. I was so unaware of all the bad ingredients until I started reading the labels!!
Thank you, guys, for bringing the awareness to your platform!! 👏 Y'all are the greatest, I have been watching y'all for years now. However, this was one of the best for us Americans!!
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Happy New Year!! Bring on a healthy, happy 2025 to everyone who reads this!!! 🎊🎇🎉🎆
We need to keep this conversation going, thank you for making this video!
Exactly, agree that it's all about the conversation and helping each other! Thank you for your comment / Staffan
Yes, but we also can’t make excuses. Meal prepping is cheaper and by far healthier than buying pizza rolls and McDonald’s. More food quality for value by miles.
It’s boring, it takes maybe 2-3 hours a week. That’s it.
Sugary cereals and processed foods aren’t even cheap. The cheapest frozen pizza at my grocery store is $5. For that I can make a chicken and rice meal.
@@YesTheory Canadians in Vancouver go to the USA to purchase our food we don’t have this issue why?
@@YesTheory You're looking in the wrong place. You should start with the debasement of currency that drove the processed food industry. The days of a family with mom raising the kids and cooking daily breakfast and dinner while dad earned a living that paid more than enough to purchase a home, provide food, clothing and an education for the kids is long gone. Today's youth can't even afford rent unless they have multiple friends living under the same roof sharing the burden of keeping a roof over their heads.
The wage to cost gap is what you should look at. The cost of simply living has outpaced wages and that has nothing to do with walkable cities as Europe is old and has been around long before cars were a thing so the cities there are constrained to pedestrian traffic for that reason, and not everyone desires to live in a flat overlooking a cobblestone street.
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Nobody asked but over the last year and a half I went from weighing 295 lbs to 180 lbs through clean eating and exercise. It's true when people say it's 80% what you eat and 20% working out. I tried losing weight for 6 months by just exercising and eating the same crap I had always been but only lost 15 lbs. When I started taking my food choices more seriously, the lbs shed off inconceivably fast. I'm fortunate enough to have options and be able to afford them. In my case it was more of a mental battle. For anyone going through this journey as well, keep your head up and keep grinding. The only obstacle in your way is yourself. When you truly want something, nothing can stop you. Nevertheless, change needs to be made to the US Food Industry
Great on you man! You are 100% correct. Not only what you eat, but how much your caloric intake is, can change someone’s quality of life 10 fold.
Back in the late 90s I was going through a stressful period at work and began drinking a 20oz soft drink every day. I gained about 10 lbs. in the space of six weeks or so. When I realized what was happening, I immediately cut out the soft drink and about a month later lost the extra weight without doing anything special. That was when I truly understood the power sugar has to change and damage our lives.
Thanks for sharing your story ! I'm currently overweight. By BMI standars, I should weigh 73kg for my height and I actually weigh 80. I am trying to exercise and eat properly but it is very hard. Not so much the exercising part: I can sustain a decent workout routine for weeks and months. Then my tight schedule makes me miss some days and I get discouraged, but I've noticed that I always eventually resume working out, so it gets cyclical, I keep a work out routine until my tight schedule gets in the way and then I resume it as soon as I get slightly more time. What I find truly difficult is diet! That's where I simply can't find any success, not even cyclical. More specifically, I really struggle with snacks, seems like all snacks are bad, I can't find any that could be considered healthy enough and actually satisfy my hunger
@thelondoner1526 snacking was the hardest part for me and still is. What I found worked best in the beginning was fitting in some snacks or sweets into my calorie count for the day. Something like a chocolate bar or a late night bit of popcorn. I just made sure I stayed in a calorie deficit and it helped. The real key is almost obsessing over it for a while until it just becomes normal to eat less
Eat meat and fat, take your carbs down to less than 100 a day, 50 even better.
Start fasting, at least 12 hrs, then, 14, then 16. Make this normal. Focus on protein ALL MEALS your body wants it, it will tell you when you've had enough.
Carbs are not essential, counting calories doesn't work, you can't workout and be in a deficit.
You are pulling energy and fuel from the wrong sources.
Commit and research what I just said. You'll shed the weight, your body will recomp and you'll actually workout less but somehow be fitter.
Carbs and sugar are killing you. Fast, protein and fat. All your body needs.
Have treats but this is your new way of life. It will simplify everything.
The US used to teach nutrition, meal planning, food storage (canning, fermenting, drying, etc.), household budgeting, and cooking in classes called Home Ec, or home economics. A lot of school districts did away with them between the 1980s and now because of budget issues, lower demand, lack of political support, and the offensiveness of routing girls to Home Ec and boys to Wood Shop or Auto Shop or Drafting. We need to bring those classes back, based on best available science, and make them required for everyone.
Thanks for a great year of videos y'all. I hope your holiday season is full of joy and next year is even better.
in the uk, we can do food tech as a gcse option.
The US also has a large portion of the population that rails *against* science and education, and that party is about to be in charge. We're about to get even less healthy here, and our health insurance is going to be gutted along side of it.
I 100% agree! I think home economics and mechanics/shop should be required for everyone, regardless of gender. Also a class specifically geared towards learning taxes, loans, investments etc. these are skills and knowledge that EVERYONE deserves to have. These skills are what help you most in life. Not calculus and advanced physics or studying pre industrial literature. Now I’m not saying those classes aren’t valuable, bc they are, IF you plan on pursuing a career within those fields. However, all the aforementioned skills and knowledge are far more valuable to all individuals.
Back in the early 90s I took Home Ec mostly to learn how to cook/bake. My mother wouldn't teach me. We ended up only learning some baking but I learned a lot of basics for things like wet vs dry measuring, etc that I was able to build on as I got older. Definitely a class everyone should take. Our high school also offered a class called Life Skills where you learned everyday things like how to balance a check book. I didn't end up needing that one since I had already done most of it. But I did know someone who failed that class, certainly spoke to his future. They need to add basic home repair classes as well now.
@ ooo home repair is definitely a good one to have!
Yo! From McAllen here! There is NOTHING else to do here but eat or shop. I can’t walk around any park or anything like that because 1) the heat is insane 2) when the temp cools down the mosquitos are the worst. We don’t have side walks to walk safely anywhere. The safest place to walk around is the mall which again, is surrounded by the shopping and eating.
We have to drive out of the way to make it to the zoo in Brownsville or a national park in Alamo and again, it’s not the easiest when it comes to transportation. South Padre Island is about 1.5 hours away and yet there are kids and adults here who have NEVER seen the ocean.
We are surrounded by food and shopping, and that’s it. The city does attempt to do local events to get the community to walk around and spend healthy time with the family, but the way to motivate people to get there is through food. 😅 it’s a mess down here
I think I needed to hear this one guys. Not that this isn't a message that i've heard my whole life but I'm currently a 27yo 5' 11'' and 285lbs american man. I feel horrible most days both inside and out. Most of the time people comment on my weight which I try to brush off, but it hurts when its every day. I know i need to do better, I guess I just didn't understand how the cards were kinda stacked against me in a lot of ways. I've recently been staying with my SO in the UK and just seeing the difference in quality and concern for public health makes me want to make a positive change, and being in love will make you want to love past 30 thats for sure. I'm sorry it's taken me this long to get it together, i've been taking it one step at a time and I hope I can keep trending positively through the future for myself, my friends and family who care about me, and to show others that its possible. I can do this. Yes theory has always been a big inspiration to me, to be a better human not just myself but for others. I appreciate you guys and your continued positivity.
you can do it!! All the best for you. Make small changes everyday
Keep strong and push towards a better future for your self 🫶
it is human nature, but weight is something you can change. If it makes you feel any better, i have been bullied due to my height even until now and probably till the day i die i will be labelled as dwarf. People will giggle when i use a platform to get to high places. But perspective can change a person, it's on you on how you deal with it.
I was in a very similar state a few years ago before I started to take my health more seriously. I'm still not at my personal target weight but having lost about 40 lbs so far, I have to tell you that the difference you feel every day in your mood, your energy, and just existing is very real. You will start to feel these changes even with the first few lbs you start to lose. Don't get caught up in trying to lose all the weight quickly, just focus on the day to day decisions and attainable goals even if you have to start with 10-15 minutes of physical activity every other day. Everything builds. Do it for your future happiness with your friends, family, and especially your partner. Best of luck!
Keep it going Josh, we all believe in you! You are a good person
A major solution is gardening. Individual, neighborhood, school and community gardens can grow a lot of food for almost nothing. Add water collection and people can self sustain.
Totally agree. Community gardening could do a ton to help people source healthy food.
@@joefeinstein6804 Definitely. ...and fight back against the damn code enforcer tyrants who come with fines when you dare to grow your own food in your own home!
In many parts of the US, many or all of the activities you mention with regard to self-sufficiency are either restricted or outright illegal. In some locales, there tends to also draw a higher portion of obesity related illnesses. It's likely a similar case with McAllen, TX, but I don't know the local laws and regulations there (not from there, either).
@@Izzymcfafa No that's not true at all. No one is stopping anyone in the US from growing gardens or buying healthy food.
@@joefeinstein6804 lol so did you just ignore @nicholasmcmaster230 comment completely. the government is corrupt, don't underestimate their ability to stop people from doing both of those things.
George Orwell explains in Road to Wigan Pier, that when individuals are "underfed, harassed, bored, and miserable," they naturally seek out "something a little bit 'tasty'" to provide comfort. This often results in a diet centered around "white bread and margarine, corned beef, sugared tea, and potatoes," which he describes as "an appalling diet." The book was published in 1936
Yes!
Tea and corned beef does sound absolutely delicious to be fair
So so happy to see Casey & Callie Means becoming more well known! As a nurse for over 4 decades, I am appalled at the poor quality of food served to hospital patients. Boost & Ensure are high fructose corn syrup crap! I'm reading Casey's book right now!
One of my favorite videos to date by yes theory!! We need this all over the news. Our health is so important and we need to end this and help many. Thank you for speaking on this important topic!
Look, there is a wide middle lane between multiple trips to McDonald's a week and seven days a week of high-priced, always-organic, time-consuming-to-prepare Whole Foods type meals that get gold stars from dietitians.
Take my supper tonight, for instance. Purchased at either Trader Joe's or Publix. I usually grocery shop once a week and try to use up perishables in that time. Here's what I had with an estimate of the cost including the add-ins:
Half of a large sweet potato, baked yesterday and reheated tonight. A little butter, a dash of cinnamon and tiny bit of honey added. 65 cents.
One raw avocado, nothing added. $1.20.
Half a can of organic black beans with some sweet onion and yellow bell pepper chopped in for flavor and vitamins. 75 cents.
Half a bag of microwaved brown rice. 60 cents.
Banana for dessert. 25 cents.
Water to drink.
Cooking time: 30 minutes (mostly letting the beans, onions and bell pepper cook on low heat). But actual kitchen time was less than 10 minutes and I did some cleaning while the beans simmered.
Estimated cost: $3.90
With the possible exception of the avocado, pretty much all these products or something close to them can be found at most regular supermarkets. I spent less time in the kitchen that I would have spent in a line at McDonald's, and it was far sight cheaper than their cheapest meal.
Now, would canned beans and microwaved brown rice satisfy some Manhattan, elitist dietitian? Maybe not. But it was a far sight better than a trip to Mickey D's. Except for people trapped in high levels of poverty or crisis, a meal like that is doable. But there's something in American culture that can't except a good but imperfect solution. We're an "A" or "F" society. And that's what's killing us. We have solutions. Not perfect ones. But workable ones.
Very valid point. I think it’s a lot about mindset. People look at god as a reward for making it through the day or whatever. People aren’t taught HOW to cook healthful meals. It’s just such a complex problem that’s multifaceted.
“When America coughs, the world gets sick” a truly amazing quote to sum up the state of our world right now.
very ignorant thought yes
@@MrAlexq1Exactly what i thought lol
When America coughs up weapons and funds to Israel the whole world gets sick
This quote really stood out for me too.
Pardon, a weight epidemic was happening in the Caribbean Islands as well. Imports being costly, and sugar cane being a huge export in their economy had a good deal to do with that. Mid 1900's the malnutrition and poor health became noticeable.
Please keep talking about this! We NEED to make changes now… it only gets harder “tomorrow”.
I almost completely removed processed foods 2 years ago and started feeling better almost immediately. Then I was able to incorporate exercise and life completely changed.
RFK will fix this :)
In Germany Kindergartens they start serving organic self cooked food which I personally find very cool. I worked in a kindergarten where the stuff was totally aware of the connection between serving dessert with sugar and the kids not sleeping. When I lived in the US with 19/20 years I gained weight around 10 kg. 🙈
I’m from the US and gained 30kg when moving to Germany and lost it once I got back. To each their own experience I guess.
@ this is amazing! How did you do that? With „Spätzle“ and „Oktoberfest“?
The one and only important line in this video: The FDA is funded by the pharmaceutical industry.
100%
The same FDA employee who approved OxyContin to market later took a job for Purdue Pharma….
Also Dr. Fauci got financial kickbacks for the Moderna vaccine. Any time a financial incentive is at play you can’t trust it
I work for the City of McAllen and am a follower of your channel.
I’m glad you came down, and would have liked to have met you, but also not very proud of why you’re down here. 😂
Weslaco here! Love them, wish I could’ve met them too
Alamo here, I knew they would come here for this very reason 😂. I wish I met them too!
Laredo TX
Pharr here.....and i work at Mcallen Miller lol. Damn i wish i could of met them
Hopefully you can do something to help & maybe you will have a better chance meeting them next time.
Being a long-time road safety advocate in Toronto (Canada), I want to thank you for calling out the car-dependent design of North American cities as a contributing factor to the declining health of their residents, while I also agree on the need to make healthy eating options more accessible. We need to design our cities around people - not cars - and the only way we can do that is by providing alternatives to driving such as walking, cycling, and public transit. Cheers! -RZ
I heard Ford is axing the bike lanes soon??? After we spent so much tax dollars on them, because they need more room for cars during rush hour (correct me if im wrong). I think that's insane that we are moving further away from walkable city and closer towards a pavement dessert.
I'm under the impression too there's a push to have 15-minute cities where everyone is within 15 minutes of a metro area? Presumably for resource access...? Sounds like voodoo to me
While I understand the issue of obesity, it has to be stressed that too many people are ignorant on what overall health is. Many "skinny/slim" people are in horrible health. A healthy lifestyle is more than how much you weigh.
thinness is not a scale for health. But a person who eats balanced meals and mostly aunthentic foods without too much oils or butters will not get obese, unless they have a health condition
@@miljal1483 Its not just butter and oil. In Italy, they eat a lot of olive oil. But it's the highly processed foods that are the problem. High fructose corn sirup, salt, sugar, chemicals, devoid of active nutrients. Foods that are addictive to the human survival instinct. The body wants calorie-dense foods for survival but nowadays that is dangerous.
My brother-in-law is vegan and thinks he's healthy, but he drinks alcohol everyday and never visits the doctor. He and his wife also eat a lot of the fake meat foods that are heavily processed.
3:11 the mcdonalds flag right underneath the american flag 🤣
no way you guys were in my city & i didn’t know😭 didn’t expect you all to be in the valley for this particular reason wish it was for something different. but thank you for coming down & shining light on this.
Thanks for this. I’ve been beating this drum of self care. Changing what’s was on m fork in 2015 allowed me to put many ailments in my rear view mirror. Now at 69, I feel great. I’m heathy.
And one thing I say to myself when I see people chronically overweight, I remind myself to say “ it’s not your fault” “ you were taught to eat this way”. Let’s all share compassion . And as this message is getting into the mainstream , more and more, is so important.
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Amazing!
I have only been watching you guys for about 2 months now. I've gone back, and watched a tonne of your videos. And you never cease to make me smile, and warm my heart.
Today's episode was different
A message I have been trying to share for a long time!
Thank you!!
this is definitely a conversation we need to keep having for a long time to make changes, thank u guys for covering it in such a compassionate and honest manner
Thank you for your using your influence to address this topic. It is SO needed. Specially with social media nowadays, where looks are priority.
the last couple times i went to the grocery store, i bought nothing but whole foods. fruits, veggies, yogurt, eggs, nuts, cheese, peanut butter, oatmeal, meat, milk. nothing processed. nothing sweet. i'm approaching my second month. it's really not bad. i've always heard eating healthy is expensive. that's not true. my grocery bill went down. if you do this because you know you should, it won't work. if you do it because you want to, it will work. something inside of you needs to change. for me, i'm starting an animal sanctuary. i got it in my head that i have to take care of myself so i can take care of my animals. find your reason. smoothies is a key component. fruit, veggies, greek yogurt, eggs, honey, whole milk. that by itself is a meal thats quick and easy. frozen fruit and veggies are key items. there is a huge price difference between fresh and frozen. i think the frozen stuff is fresher because they flash freeze vs sitting around losing nutrients. they also have really nice fruit mixes. you get 4 or 5 fruits in 1 bag all cut up for you with no risk of spoiling. good luck.
Wouldn’t be a perfect Sunday without a yes theory upload
Grateful to live in the EU because of how many food regulations need companies to get through in order for it to come in our supermarkets and houses ! Supermarkets in the EU are nothing like the USA and we should be grateful for it !
The US ranks 3rd in the world for food quality and safety, unless you're from Denmark, your country has lower quality food than the US.
@@PieXP quality does not equal healthy, the amount of additives and preservatives that the US uses in their food that is banned in the EU is insane.
It's more people's taste and choices than regulation.
The idea of under-educated masses who need the state to regulate what's good for them is quite socialist.
23:30 is the answer, very spot on: the power lies with individual choices.
@swoqix2892 banned additives and preservatives like Quinoline Yellow, Amaranth, Green S, Yellow G, Azorubine Carmoisine, Ponceau 4R, Patent Blue V, Ponceau SX, Brilliant Black B, Brown FK, Cuttlefish Black, Brown HT, etc? Oh wait, those are all additives that are banned in the US but allowed in the EU, sorry 😐
@@PieXP It's not only about banned additives etc., but also the amount of similar brands having totally different additives etc. Like even fries at McDonalds are having unnecessary incredients in it, even though it should be just potatos, regular oil and salt, like here in Europe. The USA also puts a ton of corn syrup in everything, even if it's not really needed.
Another reason is the size of the products. E.g. a large coke (0,5l = ~17oz) here in Germany at McDonalds is around the same as a small coke in the US (16oz = ~0,47l).
I would like to add that it's not only about what you eat but also how!
As a french living in US I was shock about the way American don't put time and importance to meals.
Often eating is just a side activity and not the main event. From the sandwiches in front of the computer at work to the pizza in front of Netflix at home.
Problem is most don’t even eat real bread but white sandwich bread from my understanding, although obesity is increasing in Europe in most countries people still eat at least one real meal, the uk seems the country most similar to the usa although i hear France has some problems with fast food don’t know if it’s true.
The USA seems to be a country of extreme, you watch the skinniest person eating only salads valley girl or a person drooling in fast food,bbq ect
Thankyou so much for covering this very important concern/ preventable epidemic! We really need to continue this conversation and advocate on this platform and amongst our near and wide community; a healthier change may be possible!
20:17 when I was watching this, I was folding laundry, and I lowkey thought SHE started barking after you called her a lioness 😂
I'm from the RGV and it's a weekly issue trying to figure out what we can go out and do with our kids because all we have are restaurants. The vast majority of us here are also Hispanic and our foods aren't necessarily the healthiest. If you look into it you'll also notice that the surrounding cities are some of the poorest in the state of Texas as well and fast/cheap food is easily accessible here.
Thank you so much for this video.I've sadly noticed that in my native country Trinidad and my country of residence the uk have both been affected massively with excessive consumerism as influenced by the USA. I honestly feel so grateful now when I receive a blue-collar balanced meal after seeing this. We need more awareness for the effects of the overconsumption of ultraprocessed foods and I truly hope that things can change for the better.
We are not perfect in Europe, but America is on a whole other level, crazy what you guys do with your body's. I'm happy this issue finally gets lots of attention
You continue to touch my heart with your thoughtful videos. We are all so blessed to be living in a time of choosing. May we all choose to see the truth and make changes thru awareness. May we seek ways to overcome all obstacles that prevent us from living lives filed with health, freedom and prosperity.
No freaking way that yall were here in my hometown McAllen,Tx 🤯🤯🤯
Thank you for thanking that lady for raising the next generation. It’s hard work that goes unseen, and under appreciated.
Fast food is NOT cheaper than eating at home . I think that’s a myth that should be discontinued. I think I can make nachos at home in 10 min for like a couple dollars per serving . I could make salmon broccoli and rice for under $5 . You can make chicken noodle soup for like $30 and it’ll feed a family of 6 for two days. A family of 6 at McDonald’s will cost $80 for one meal . People eat fast food because they’re lazy . Me and my boyfriend are cooks . We make meals at home and he cooks for his kids . People have time to watch Netflix for hours . I’m on my feet all day and still find time to make myself dinner
youre right, ppl are at first super lazy, and unfortunately a lot of times the poorer the people the lazier they are. Also other question I have-if its that bad in the US, why are these ppl coming here from Mexico, where they say its a lot better...just go back omg :)).
Thank you! As a college student I eat a lb of organic 93,7 ground beef for dinner most nights, and it’s only $6. Way cheaper and healthier and going out to a fast food joint. I hate when people say that eating healthy is expensive. It is not.
Amen! I’ve always managed to make healthy food, even during the poorest times.
1 pound of tofu is $3, three cups of brown rice is $1.84, pair that with some healthy steamed vegetables and you have 4-6 servings at a couple of dollars each.
Thank you for making this video. It's very much needed for everyone out there!
Thank you guys so much for coming down to our part or the US! The Rio Grande Valley is its own little world down here. Lots of great things but this issue is quite alarming. Thanks for bringing some attention.
I support you guys doing more kinds of journalism vs pursuing your "Yes Theory." Keep both sides, but this is clearly where Amars heart is right now. He wants to help make change in different ways, and on a larger scale.
Exactly! So good to see this honest investigation. Good job, Yes Theory!
I adopted the mindset that good food is still cheaper than medical treatment due to cheap foods.
Exactly! Losing my health insurance is the best thing that has happened to me. I have been extra careful on what I eat and when I eat the rare restaurant meal, I feel horrible.
"Pay the farmer now or the doctor later"
i’d like to get my few words out cause i also think it’s important for people to hear but i went from a totally health BMI and weight to having a BMI that now makes me overweight but it’s not from the food i was eating it was from the medication i was taking i was in a mental hospital for 2 months and gained almost half my body weight (50lb) in less then 60 days. It’s been 2 years and i’ve lost more then half the weight it’s taken a lot more time due to my depression and the impacts it has in my life
medication dont contain calories, it can change your metabolism, but at the end of the day it still is the food that makes you overweight, hence you shouldve cut down on the portions. unpopular fact.
@@Nhicki i was barely eating there but they were tracking my weight and said NOTHING to me about the significant weight gain in such a short time i had a friend there gain weight too but only 20lb it was the medications that were changing my body they actually quit literally ruined my body but they saved my life so i’m forever grateful. Please do your research because gaining weight is an actual side effect from a lot of anti depressants and such but it’s just depends on the person and how there body works.
@@Nhicki if there are medications that help you lose weight, there are also medications to help you gain weight. and a lot of medications that deal with hormones make people gain weight. your body might start absorbing more water and retaining it, some medications make it so you process and store sugar and other nutrients differently. theres tons of research out there to prove medications DO cause weight gain even if your diet and exercise hasn't changed.
Lmfao okay buddy. @Nhicki
@@Nhicki exactly but people wanna make excuses for everything bro ... like why is bro even on meds knowing meds is another issue lol big pharma. They dont give you meds to cure you its to keep you in the loop.
First of all, great video! In the Netherlands this is not as big of a problem but its still very interesting to see how fast food works and whats bad about very processed foods!
I also wanted to give you a tip about the voice-over: I noticed that the subwoofer on my sound system went crazy. This happens because of the low frequencies when pronouncing letters with a lot of air movement, think about the letter P. When you add a high-pass filter of about 80-100 Hz to your voice while editing the sound it will completely eliminate that effect without affecting the sound of the voice!
THANK YOU, Yes Theory! For covering this and also including the incredible Casey in this! My life has done a 180 since shifting to a holistic lifestyle, including my food! Thank you for this video!
Being someone who only eats kosher has always made me grateful that I cant eat at most fast food restaurants. Having to make my own food for every meal definitely makes you healthier in general.
So good! It was amazing getting to help out and shoot the interview with Dr. Casey Means. Keep up the amazing work, Yes Theory team!
Thank you for helping brother ✊🏽🙏🏽
@@YesTheory absolutly anytime 🤘
Thank you for making this video. I’m someone that grew up in Vermont. I’ve never experienced a fast food and drive-through based lifestyle in my younger years. This is very abnormal to me. I live and work in Texas now. It still seems like an alien way of life. It also brings awareness to the problems you’ve pointed out.
I work in granting health benefits for military veterans in the U.S.. It is sad when the veterans develop obesity because it will often prevent them from receiving healthcare for disabilities such as diabetes. A lot of patients don’t realize this or refuse to accept this fact. If high sugar and high fat calorie foods with a lack of physical activity lead to a chronic disability later in life and the government won’t want to help with the treatment of it. It doesn’t matter if the lack of treatment leads to the loss of a limb or cancer. It ultimately comes down to placing the fault of the individual’s choices.
In the end this is a problem the government and tax paying citizens have to deal with. I agree something should be done to limit cheap processed food. Especially the amount of added sugar. A little extra urban panning could go a long way. Disabilities like diabetes are terrible and they can be prevented in so many people. In the end we are paying for it more by not addressing it early. We should care more about this problem.
A clear understanding of the chemicals in food & addiction (including to sugar), should be part of the educational process starting in kindergarten and every year through high school (so should personal finance, basic mechanics, growing food, PR/Marketing/Propaganda, comparative religion & critical thinking). Those things aren't in the corporate interests though.
This is insane! I didn’t expect Max to also be a part of this, love this!
I’ve noticed that once a food is cemented in a child’s mind as their ‘favourite food’, that it almost becomes a part of them. That food becomes nostalgic once you’re older if you haven’t had it in a while, even if it’s been years.. even when you avoid it knowing it’s not good for your own health but the cravings are still strong. It’s pretty wild if you think about it
I get it. I’ve lived through the struggles of being low-income, trying to make better choices when it feels like the world around you is set up to keep you stuck in unhealthy cycles. It’s overwhelming, because so much overlaps-what you eat, where you live, what you can afford-and all of it affects your health. But the truth is, small steps do matter. Whether it’s making a meal from scratch, choosing fruit over candy, or going for a walk around my block, every step counts. And those small actions, over time, create real change.
We live in a country where fast food chains fill every corner, but vacant lots could have been community gardens. Why? Because America is a business, and our health is often the price we pay for profit. But here's what I believe: when we take intentional action, no matter how small, it ripples out. Self-love and showing up for ourselves are the foundation. The more we practice self-love, the more we’re able to show up for those closest to us-whether it’s our children, our families, or our friends. That’s how we begin to create the community we need, one that’s intentional and connected, rather than driven by convenience or profit.
In a country where convenience is marketed as the easier and better option, it’s hard to make intentional choices. But starting with any small change, no matter how small it seems, creates a ripple effect. That ripple grows, and eventually, it can change the course of your life and inspire others to do the same.
but no one wants to talk about how most low income individuals in the united states are on food stamps, which is government assistance for food per month. they need to stop letting low income people buy crappy foods with our tax dollars
So very well said. I’ve almost lost 100 pounds. I’ve done it very slowly over the course of years. However bc I took such small changes over a long period of time I’ve kept the weight off without any fluctuations (side from 5-7lbs due to my monthly cycle). A 2% change is still change. And over time, consistent commitment to imperfect action, to small changes will result in massive change that’s sustainable.
@koffeewithkandee Good on you Kandee!! 👏 🫶😊
@@wanderwithashley thank you! ☺️🙏
Meal prep takes some discipline, tenacity, perseverance, and planning ahead. It is a habit that requires dedicated focused conscious effort every day.
So true. And, one person doing it well for an entire family is a part time job in itself.
I think the problem comes in when you have family members working multiple jobs, they don't have time/energy to cook meals at home.
Yeah Im not from usa so I questioned his statement that eating at these places was actually cheaper?? There is no way thats true. You might not save much (in US, here if I would do that it would probably be twice as expensive) and it definitely takes a little bit of time to cook. But there is just no way youre losing money if you want to buy groceries. Like these guys are making some incredible meals like sure you cant do that but a simple chicken, rice with some extras for 2 is like under 5€ (5.20 usd).
I remember watching a series where Jamie Oliver came to the US to help improve the quality of school lunches as he had been doing in the UK but parents became very angry and defensive that he was trying to tell them how to feed their children, it was very sad to watch.......
Yep, "America first, even if it kills us and our kids"... that was so sad.
I remember that!! It was so frustrating because there was so much defensiveness from the culture anytime anyone tried to sound the alarm on our food.
I love that this is being talked about. True health education is practically a scavenger hunt. I have prioritized my health the past 3 years and have never felt better. If anyone needs any help Im happy to share my experiences. Let’s make the world healthy again 🙏🏽
I'm a chef, born and raised in Italy, currently working in Germany. I've been recently in contact for an event with a lot of Americans products. Athletes aimed products to be specific. The amount of claims and lies written on the products was insane, we were all laughing at it; this kind of claiming are absolutely illegal in Europe. Products promising cramps relieve, better hydration (whatever it can mean) and others... in EU only pharmacy's drugs are allowed to claim beneficial effects. I guess this plays a role in this whole mess!
im from Monterrey, México..... 2 hours from mcallen..... mostly every citizen with high adquisitive position go to mcallen to go "fast shopping" but that also includes indulging in chain restaurants that are not in mexico. Theres TONS of bunch of sugary, greasy, etc... options EVERYWHERE in mcallen, it´s overwhelming.......
This one hits home for me. I am currently in the process of losing weight. I was 302lbs at the beginning of June. Right now, I am at 240lbs, and I feel so much better. Less depression, more energy, clearer thinking, and even higher libido lol. I think moving my mindset towards meal preping and going to the gym has made a world of difference. My drive for it has developed with seeing the results on the scale. Nutrition and cooking healthy meals should be a priority in school curiculum. They should teach budgeting with groceries in school as well. These lifestyle skills are some of the most important things people should learn, and our schools are not prioritizing them. If you are in a similar position as I was, just take the steps forward to make the change and make it as easy as you can. It will be the best decision you will ever make for yourself.
Love to hear it! Keep going, you are in control of your destiny.
YESSIR KEEP AT IT
For me, fast food requires you to drive out, wait in line, order, and get your car all smelly (and I don't like delivery cause I don't trust drivers handling my food and fees are expensive). A one-stop shop at the grocery store is good for the whole week and I rather just stay home and put that effort into cooking and meal prepping. I don't like going out of my way after work to go somewhere, I want to go straight home and stay home. It's definitely a perspective you have to change, too.
The hard thing about places like McAllen is that most people live significantly closer to at least 5 fast food places than they do to 1 grocery store. And because poverty is so high, they can t afford to buy a weeks worth of groceries because they are literally living day to day. A friend of mine from McAllen sent me a job advertisement awhile ago and the business was paying $7.50 an hour. Stuff like that makes it hard for people to even have time or opportunity to change their mindset. While I agree that a mindset change is important, you should also know that many people in places like McAllen don’t have the luxury of buying a weeks worth of groceries or eating healthier like you do.
It's great that some people enjoy shopping for fresh ingredients and spending time preparing them. Hurray for them. I'm just not one of them and have no interest in becoming one of them. I can't stand grocery stores (stinky/perfumey people, screeching children, etc.) and *_FOR ME_* cooking is just tedious, time consuming and TOTALLY uninteresting. I *really do understand* how some people find great joy and reward in the whole foodie/cooking thing. Strangely, however, they tend to not understand how it simply does not fascinate me the way it does them. Even less likely is me spending my time in a garden playing farmer. It just ain't gonna happen for me, but you do you. That's just the way it is. Forgive me, or not, I really don't care.
If affordable, convenient, healthy options that didn't taste like grass, mold, fungus cardboard or dirt were available, I'd eat them.
@@StubbyPhillips I hope this changes one day for you. The benefits are just so much more apparent when you do this. Ive lost 60lbs so far, and I see them all the time. You can eat healthy without making it a food specticle. I usually just meal prep meat/veggie mixes that go with different dishes(93-7 ground turkey/chicken mixed with peppers, onions, brocolli, seasonings, etc) and make rice/ beans, salads with greek yogurt dressing, or buy whole grain Pita bread/english muffins once a week. Best advice I have gotten is make it as easy as you possibly can for yourself. Buy frozen fruits/veggies if it helps you save money. A lot of times, I go to the grocery store later in the evening so I miss the crowds. It is a change, but the benefits will come back to you tenfold if you do.
@@davidflaherty2152 Not likely. I do it when I need to, but nothing about the process interests me. TO ME it's just another chore like doing laundry or taking out the trash. *I honestly DO wish* there were healthy, affordable, options that don't taste like goat feed and were as convenient as "fast food." I'm sorry, but: "Oh, just learn to cook!" simply *IS NOT* a good enough answer for everyone. We need another option!
@@StubbyPhillips it easy and quick to make some rice,pasta and grill some meat or just make a salad, you don’t need a elaborate meal to eat healthier.
Don’t grocery stores in the usa sell pre-made food meals made in store?
I love that in europe fast foods are for the most part the same price as normal restaurant (I speak mostly for my country)
This story needs to be told, retold and shared .... bless you and thank you!
Thank youuu for doing this type of meaningful videos for us! Enjoy-Learn-Develop. I’m so grateful for to you guys
There's a book called The Omnivore's Dilemma that's all about where our food comes from and what's in it. It completely changed how I view the food in grocery stores and made me want to choose my food differently than I had been.
I have this on my book shelf, thanks for the reminder! This will be my first read of 2025
@@TheTravelingTNa hippie couple told me about that book at the grocery store many yrs ago, by Michael Pollack I think. Never read it lol but I try to buy as much non gmo as possible.
@@TheTravelingTN i recommend you check out the maintenance phase episode on michael pollan...
This is incredibly interesting for me to compare it with Europe, specifically Czech Republic, where I live. While fast food restaurants are increasingly popular, their main attractiveness comes from them being convenient when one is too busy to cook. However, they are actually quite expensive for us. All of these people in the video mention fast foods as being more affordable then a healthy home cooked meal which is not even close to the truth in my country.
They are quite expensive in the US too, grocery shopping and cooking is way cheaper. The problem is that there isnt a culture of cooking in relatively poor areas, so people dont have the will or knowledge to cook. The myth that fastfood is cheaper than healthy food is nothing more than a lie, and Im dissappointed in Yes Theory for promoting it, when its very unscientific and doesnt delve into the actual problem.
It's not true in the US either. People just like to say that cause it makes them feel better about their bad choices.
Many are just too lazy to cook and then clean it all up. Fast food is easy and everywhere.
Thanks for your replies. That’s pretty insane!
@@lubb213 Poor people know how to cook.. they get thousands of dollars in food stamps. Everything is a choice.
I know why there is no obesity in my African village. We eat from the land, and the so-called rich eat KFC😂. Love from rwanda
12:21 gorgeous man... such beautiful eyes~
The idea that living on junk food is "cheaper" is absolute BS. You only need one meal a day, a decent steak (the fattier the better) , cooked in butter, and maybe a small side of sauerkraut (for the gut flora) will suffice. You won't get hungry, tired, or crave sugar (because you won't be addicted to sugar), you won't put on weight. I am 48, and wear the same size clothes as when I was 17, I look about 10 years younger than most of my school mates. It costs about £5 per day to eat like this. I'm often in ketosis. ALL that "stuff" in colourful packaging on the supermarket shelves IS NOT FOOD! It's there to make you sick and make them money.
You realize a raw steak costs $20 now
I struggled with Obesity pretty much my entire life. I started a healthy lifestyle in July of this year, and have lost about 106 pounds since then utilizing Water Fasting and Keto. In October, I challenged myself to a 40 day water fast and succeeded, having lost most of my weight during that time. I am still losing weight to this day. Only 50 pounds to go, and I'll hit my goal weight. I think there's not enough education about the relationship between food and your body. Once I did my research and understand what goes into making food, I make my own meals. I refuse to eat anything that's not made by me because I don't know what is being put in the food
That's awesome! I did low carb 20 years ago and lost a 100 pounds. I do carnivore and it's definitely next level. I feel 20 again.
Congrats man, tho I wouldn't suggest any 40 day water only fast there are better more safe ways, patience is key
Congratulations! Keep going
this is amazing!!!!! You took everything into your own hands and changed YOUR life. I love your accountability and love what you're doing. congrats on your success and please for the love of god don't ever go back.
Good for you but you did not struggle with obesity. You struggled with making good decisions. Obesity is the result of things you struggled with like poor decision making, portion control, laziness etc.
man i am so glad i live in India, yes we have junk food here McDonald, taco bell, burger kings but they are not so cheap here it is still cheaper to cook food in the home.
It's still cheaper to cook at home here in america too.
Wow to find out it’s in the city I grew up in is so crazy I wouldn’t ever think Yes Theory would go
nah fr😂
9 months ago I began working out in my garage with dumbbells and a bench. In 110 degrees Texas weather. Less excuses more action, watching this on the bike enjoying the cold currently… not looking forward to the heat but hey, free cardio!
please make this a longer series/ investigation!! It has to be talked about more. the level of corruption and deception is unreal and makes it nearly impossible to make good choices.
The guy at 12:05 looks cute ^..^
I've learned a few things in the few years I have roamed this earth. Most people already know the "right thing" but struggle to do the "right thing" particularly when it comes to lifestyle choices and habits. Which is why it makes sense that these food industry tycoons are being blamed for being manipulative, because they understand once certain habits are established they're hard to break. But in all honesty, the reality is, what Yes Theory has covered will unfortunately rob people of their own agency or ability to choose, despite the being another source of information about the right thing. Because the likely scenario is that when people have someone or something else to blame for their own choices, they will absolve themselves of the accountability over their livelihood, "it's McDonald's fault I am so fat, with their evil scheme" and not "well, I, John, chose to eat a burger today, so I, John am responsible for the consequences"
So in all reality with this video along with countless other sources which have made themselves open and available, people are now, more than ever, far more responsible for their caloric intake, exercise, diet, etc.. especially in a world where regardless of if some Ihop is unhealthy for Americans, people in another country would gladly be thankful that stack of pancakes. The privileged need to take a lot more responsibility for their health, and even on the idea of it, despite it being a morbid thought, you're gonna die anyway. Live healthily to enjoy as much as life as you can but not because you want to escape an inescapable reality, do it because you value a lot more than just "trying to live a long life".
I respect the idea of accountability. We are all accountable for what we choose to do. What if you didn't have a choice, though? Supposing that the ultra-processed food in supermarkets was all you could afford. Additionally, that food is as addictive as possible. We don't blame drug addicts for being addicts, but we do blame food addicts. No one needs to take hard drugs, but everyone has to eat to live. It is vicious and cruel what food lobbyists, in conjunction with big pharma has done to millions of people. We all tend to eat what and how our parents did. Just imagine two or three generations of people who grew up on boxed macaroni and cheese and chicken nuggets. What does "healthy eating" even mean to them? It's very hard to break the habit of easy "instant food" and teach an adult to like veggies, drink water and avoid over-processed carbs. There are socio-economics at play, not just "take responsibility."
@ my point is, if that’s all you can afford, eat it while being aware of how much of what you eat. You can control that. The world is far more dynamic than the black and white perspective about the net effect of eating what you can afford depending on how you structure your diet. I guess because we live in different societies and with different realities our perspectives will differ but where I am from we def blame addicts for their addiction. I can’t speak to how empathetic that is or even helpful but where I live people definitely don’t have them as “blameless” and it’s the same for this particular topic. My country is poor, we eat what we can, we know the food sucks, so we do what we can however we can to manage the portions. Some people go overboard of course but that’s not because they can’t manage it better, it’s because that’s simply their choice.
Yeah, I refuse to believe that obese people don't realize that eating an extra large Arby's meal is going to be less healthy than a baked chicken with vegetables. They aren't stupid, they just struggle with accountability.
i don't think most people know what the "right thing" is considering there's still a major stigma against saturated fats and dietary cholesterol
the basics, sure, but not the specifics
Go walk in a single mom with 3 kids and a full time job's shoes for a year then talk to us about personal responsibility and choice. Most of that heavily researched addictive & subsidized chemical mess Americans eat shouldn't even exist as a choice, it's toxic. But it makes $ for the shareholders & the politicians they bought.
My guy at 12:21 the hottest man on earth. He sees all~
Thank you for covering this. Because of growing up in rural North Dakota with limited access to affordable greens and fruits - I’ve been obese my entire life. Heaviest weight was at 350 lbs at 5’2. Thankfully I was able to have weightloss surgery to help me get down to 200lbs. I know that not many are able to have this life saving surgery. I hope others can understand that it’s an epidemic and it’s not their fault. The cheap food, that’s affordable, is truly what is causing this epidemic 😢
At 17:00 when talking about school lunches you say that pre-prepared foods are cheaper but it is actually cheaper to make food from scratch even when you factor in labour costs.
Thank y'all so much for coming down here to the RGV and showing the problems that plagues our community. My name is Logan Hardison, I have lived in the valley practically my whole life and I see the struggle with my own eyes from friends and families who struggle to stay healthy. Unfortunately Tex-Mex culture mixed with manipulative food advertising leads to families sticking to food that is cheap, fast, and easy. I really wish y'all would've stopped at a Tex-Mex food restaurant to see the similarities from one restaurant to the next to see how much grease is used in foods such as Chorizo, Tortilla Chips, & Refried Beans. And after coming back from college(Texas A&M 22') where I was surrounded by tons of healthy food options and people who were conscious about their health, it is hard to not fall into the trap of complacency. Here over the last couple of weeks I have made it my personal mission to reach out to healthy chain restaurants and pitch that the the valley is just as big as Houston or San Antonio to expand into. With more presence of health conscious grocery stores and restaurants, I honestly believe we can educate people on the importance of staying healthy before it catches up with you. Health is Wealth.
Dude. I went to Ohio for college and after that, all greasy foods make me sick. Two bites into a barbacoa taco and I puke. 😅😅😅😅 I can’t eat much food from down here.
It's a systemic failure unfortunately especially with people like Virgie Tovar preaching that being fat is a good thing and you don't need to be healthy or in shape. But the solution is in fact, not only educate yourself, but eat less and move more. If you're addicted to heroin, the solution is to fight the addiction and stop consuming it. Not justify its use.
Exactly.. yes there are fast food places everywhere but there are also bars everywhere and we aren't all drunks... or fat. Fast food was never meant to be a lifestyle. It was meant to be something you grabbed if you had no other choice. Going to McDonalds was a treat for us back in the 80s. We went like once a month and I would get excited each time. Of course now they are pretty gross now but they were a lot better in the 80s.
It's worth pointing out that Mexico also has a high rate of obesity, albeit less than the US.
Yea they're one of the fattest countries and coca cola isn't helping them
When you shop for food, shop the perimeter of the supermarket. This is where the produce & fresh foods are. Eat out as little as possible because most restaurants don't use healthy ingredients.
I absolutely love that you guys were able to talk with Dr. Casey means! That is awesome!
In certain countries, fast food is considered a luxury.
In america as a lower income person I still consider it that lol
I thought it was considered poison, my European friends hate fast food.
Thank you guys for this video. I am not from the US, I am not obese, but watching this video on Christmas night at 11 pm got me all worked up to start going to the gym. I know this probably means nothing to a lot of people who will read this comment, but I just want to express my gratitude to Yes Theory for making this video.
This is actually crazy, there has to be a limit
Proud of being your subscriber! God bless n it is the time ppl understand!
Thank you for making this video! I'm from Mcallen, and as a former teacher, I remember the extremely unhealthy food served in the school cafeterias. So many empty carbs and fried foods. My son attended schools in McAllen and my husband and I complained about the lack of quality nutrition. His high school actually had a local pizza franchise selling inside at lunch time. But since the franchise was owned by a lawyer in McAllen, it was hard to do much about it. And the lawyer was on the school board, which seemed like a conflict of interest.
The government needs to completely revise school lunches. There are children here that don't get much to eat at home, so at least they could provide them with two nutritious meals at school. Lack of education as well as low wages keep many from giving their children nourishing food. We need to focus on our schools and realize that children really are our future.
never heard anyone answer the question, that yes if the "unhealthy" foods are more calorie dense and the point is to save money (which i also doubt people just wont admit that its tasty and the cheap alternatives that are healthier arent as pleasant), then why dont they just eat one or two meals a day. its litterally a choice, sure its harder the tastier and more accessible it is. im not saying dont have compassion for people who struggle with obesity, but acting like yes men arround them feels like enabling their addiction like any other and is morally corrupt in my book.
You missed the point entirely, maybe on purpose?
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He can see John Cena in Transparent Form. 😅
@@TheOGKingKuma he can see everything
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Thank you for covering this! I manage my chronic illness by eating healthy, and it's horrible that not everyone has the means to eat healthy or even be educated on the reality of the food and healthcare industry.
Never thought this collab would happen between the Yes Fam and my home town. Thanks for shining a light on the epidemic in McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley
Fresh vegetables are very cheap to buy. cheaper than a takeaway. It's just pure laziness.
Idk if this is true for the usa
you misunderstand so much with this comment