As it gets harder to figure out what to eat, some Americans are turning to religion for answers

By Adrienne Krone, Associate Professor of Environmental Science and Sustainability and Religious Studies, Allegheny College

It’s getting harder and harder to figure out what to eat. A scroll through social media raises many questions. Why is food so expensive? Am I getting enough protein? What about fiber? Do I need supplements? Should I be making all my bread at home? What foods were recalled this week?

These questions make trips to the grocery store and mealtime decisions more difficult. For centuries, some people have turned to their religious texts and traditions for answers.

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