Ohh, that's an interesting take! I guess for large parts of Asia it is a bit different. It is a problem in north America as far as I can tell and in Europe where I am from.

[–] miss_brainfart@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Huh. I'm from Europe too, but I'm not really seeing it as such a big problem here

[–] Swiggles@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Over 50% of all adults are overweight here.

Every single meal has some form of pasta, potato or rice as a side unless you pick a salad and even then you get some complementary white bread when you eat out.

I always get weird looks when I am asking for more salad or vegetables and no frites.

Just check the menu of any random restaurant around you and look for any low carb option which is not a salad. It is really difficult where I live unless it is a tapas bar.

[–] eldain@feddit.nl 1 points 1 year ago

I'm more worried to overdo in the fat departement when eating in a restaurant. Fries, greasy salads, when I and my digestion would much prefer rice/boiled potatoes and green beans with the fat steak. Calories per volume would be lower, too.