Beating Butter: Denmark Imposes the World's First Fat Tax
“Other countries have imposed tariffs on food and drink considered unhealthy, but Denmark is taking the “fat tax” appellation literally. In the name of reducing cardiovascular disease, obesity, and diabetes, the law that went into effect on Saturday specifically targets saturated fats — the fats found most commonly in animal products like butter, cream, and meat.” Let me get this straight, minimizing fat helps prevent diabetes, but once you have diabetes you have to minimize carbs. Huh?
