The Social Pyramid and Our Unhealthy Food Choices: How Big Corporations Shape Our Health

The Social Pyramid and Our Unhealthy Food Choices: How Big Corporations Shape Our Health

The recent WHO report highlights the dominance of unhealthy foods in supermarkets. This perfectly aligns with the insights from my book, "Beating the System - A practical and spiritual guide for a better world." It pinpoints a key issue: our food choices are heavily influenced by the power structures at the top of the societal pyramid. But how does this work, and what can we do about it?

The Power of Big Food Corporations

As outlined in my book, multinational corporations like Nestlé, Unilever, and Coca-Cola are dominant players in the food industry. Positioned in the third tier of the pyramid, they control not only what ends up on our plates but also how it is produced, priced, and presented. Through aggressive lobbying, these companies significantly influence political decisions directly tied to public health.

The WHO report rightly points out that these corporations play a major role in the obesity epidemic and other lifestyle-related diseases. By making cheap, processed food overly available, consumers are almost forced into unhealthy choices. This fits the narrative of the pyramid perfectly: people are made dependent on products that appear convenient, while their health deteriorates as a result.

Food as a Mechanism of Control

In my book, I discuss how the elite at the top of the pyramid use various strategies to maintain control, with food being a critical element. Unhealthy diets lead to diminished physical and mental health, affecting productivity and the ability to question the broader systems of oppression.

Moreover, these corporations profit twice: first from selling unhealthy food and then from the healthcare and medications needed to address its consequences.

What Can We Do?

Changing the system begins with awareness. Here are some steps to break free from this food pyramid:

1. Support Local Producers: Buying food from local farmers' markets or organic shops bypasses multinationals and supports small-scale businesses.
2. Self-Sufficiency: Growing your own food, even on a small scale, reduces reliance on big corporations.
3. Education and Awareness: Educate yourself and others about the impact of big corporations on our food choices and health.
4. Vote With Your Wallet: By making conscious consumer choices and boycotting companies that promote unhealthy products, we can send a powerful message.

Conclusion

The message is clear: as long as we sustain the societal pyramid through our habits, we remain dependent on a system that doesn't work in our favor. But by making more informed choices, we can reduce the grip of big corporations on our health and lives. As described in my book, the power lies with the 99%: we have the ability to drive change, one choice at a time.