What hasn't been mentioned here is the effect fast food has had on the health of the western population. One of the things we marvel about when we go to Jamaica is how, for the most part, the Jamaican population is so fit. This is in part due to the limited access to processed foods and the lovely list of ingredients that go into the preparation of a meal that's hot and ready in a few minutes.
We enjoy waiting for out food in Jamaica because it is real food. It would sadden us greatly if in a couple decades we saw increases in youth obesity, diabetes, and other health issues the Jamaican people as a whole don't experience now. Are the Jamaican authorities teaching anything in the schools about the dietary pitfalls of fast food?
