Posted on 05/17/2023 1:22:16 AM PDT by Olog-hai
A new report by the Climate and Health Alliance has suggested the Irish diet and food system is like a slow-motion disaster, fueling premature death and disability due to diet-related chronic diseases.
The report calls for the ending of the junk food cycle and a switch away from processed foods to more plant-based diets.
The report said the global food system can feed the world, but it has also made people heavier and sicker.
The report also said it destroys wildlife, pollutes rivers and air, and is responsible for a third of greenhouse gas emissions.
The report is concerned that ultra-processed foods and excessive red and processed meat are dominating the Irish diet at the expense of fruit, vegetables, plant proteins, whole grains, and sustainable seafood.
The Alliance has called for a special Cabinet sub-committee to oversee “a food revolution” and for the farming industry to be a key part of the solution. …
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When it comes to descent like that, it’s tricky. Ever heard of the Scotch-Irish? All Irish MacDonalds/McDonalds come from the Scottish clan, who moved to Ulster initially.
And in the Gaelic language (both Irish and Scottish forms), there is no abbreviation. Everything reads as “Mac”, as in “Mac Dhòmhnaill” (Scottish form; Irish form uses an acute accent over the “o”).
Ha! Like a true Freeper, you apparently keep debating and subtly changing the subject after having been shown to be incorrect!
How have I been “shown to be incorrect”? With all due respect, I merely filled in gaps in your information, so your present assertion is, frankly, of a trolling nature.
As for “true Freeper”, are you conversely stating that you are a “fake Freeper” who plucked up courage to post after the nine years you mention in your handle? Have a nice day, if so.
McDonalds from Ireland have been in the US since the 17th century (though not the McDonalds restaurant family, at least directly).
And no, you’ve not been filling in gaps you imagine in my knowledge.
Have a good day.
I just picked up some Countryside Creamery Pure Irish Butter yesterday. Product of Ireland made from the milk of grass fed cattle. Good stuff.
Yes; descended from the Scottish McDonalds, aka Scotch-Irish. If they were Irish from centuries before the Scottish migrations, we would have the O’Donnell’s restaurant franchises. 😏 Take care . . .
I use the Aldi brand too. Usually more than a dollar cheaper than Kerrygold.
Just don’t ever eat a McDonald’s hamburger with a bowl of Campbell’s soup.
It is not common, but I have seen the name "Fitzdonald" which shows Norman French influence.
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