• EvilHankVenture@lemmy.world
    link
    fedilink
    arrow-up
    0
    ·
    5 months ago

    They have pepsi in Italy. There are some differences in what is allowed in American food vs European food but none of them would explain bloating or laziness. You may have some digestive issues because I don’t get those symptoms when eating American pasta or pizza unless I eat way too much.

    • porkloin@lemmy.world
      link
      fedilink
      arrow-up
      1
      ·
      5 months ago

      A lot of Americans cite foreign food as being “better” and note how much better they feel while traveling. The average American also probably walks 10-20x more while on a European vacation than they do at home. I don’t think it’s the food

      • fleebleneeble@reddthat.com
        link
        fedilink
        arrow-up
        1
        ·
        5 months ago

        From living abroad it’s both. The food is better outside the US in terms of quality, and you tend to walk more outside the US as it’s a car hellscape here.