In this episode of The Cost of Everything, host Christy Ai teams up with author Marion Nestle to uncover the hidden costs lurking on our plates, particularly in the realm of fast food – an area often overlooked in terms of its health ramifications. Together, they delve into how what may seem like a convenient and satisfying meal option can actually harbor a multitude of hidden costs for our wellbeing. By unraveling the complexities of fast-food ingredients – from preservatives and additives designed to enhance flavor and prolong shelf life to chemicals that may pose risks to human health – Christy and Marion shed light on the true impact of fast-food consumption. They also examine the stark differences in food regulations between the US and Europe, highlighting banned substances in other countries that continue to find their way into American fast-food products.

On this episode of The Cost of Everything, we take a closer look at the weight loss market globally. People in the West view weight loss different compared to Asian and African countries. Host Christy Ai spoke to Dr. Kelli Rugless about the costs and dangers of obesity and what countries suffer the most. Journalist Patience Wirngo from Cameroon joins the show to discuss what the costliest challenges of obese people in Africa are and how weight loss is perceived in her country.

Back in the 1800s being overweight was seen as desirable because it signaled wealth. It meant you were not working out in a field. Then came the time of size zero starving models... which is also not healthy. Then came the body positivity movement, which was supposed to allow women to accept themselves for having more realistic body types. But now as a society we seem to have overcorrected once again, with claims that simply exercising is racist and morbid obesity is healthy. On this episode of 360 View, Scottie Nell Hughes speaks with researcher Keshraw Majidi about the changing standards of beauty.

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