The paradigm-busting, pivotal event in the late 1800s: the invention and introduction of Coca-Cola. Once Coca-Cola started putting sugar into American diets, the door was opened for sweeteners.
"According to health officials at this ancient pueblo, where the Zuni have hunted and farmed for perhaps 800 years, diabetes is now the single leading reason for Indians to seek hospital treatment."
As an interesting factoid:
Pre-late 1800s per-capita Sugar consumption: 1 lb/person
Today: 150+ lb/person
The paradigm-busting, pivotal event in the late 1800s: the invention and introduction of Coca-Cola. Once Coca-Cola started putting sugar into American diets, the door was opened for sweeteners.
"According to health officials at this ancient pueblo, where the Zuni have hunted and farmed for perhaps 800 years, diabetes is now the single leading reason for Indians to seek hospital treatment."
http://www.nytimes.com/1986/02/18/us/surge-in-indians-diabet...