Why “Food” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
Ultra-processed food and multiple sclerosis: Evidence, pitfalls and perspectives
by nkjoep · Nov 4, 2026 · 2 points
Location: Unknown Remote: Yes Willing to relocate: No Technologies: Python, SQLite, Qwen 27B + Local Harness + RAG tech, Django. RasPi; self-hosting/sovereign operations in…
by harlanji · Nov 4, 2026
Capitalism is a system that needs to be controlled. Setting the kitchen on fire is not late stage food preparation. Crashing a car because you drove fast on bald tires is not la…
by m0llusk · Nov 4, 2026
Fast food is more convenient than cooking, but taking an hour out of your life to do the most minimal of effort into nutrition as a default will lead to better outcomes for you…
by lrvick · Nov 4, 2026
Why? If you're dead, then it stops getting food and pets. If you're dead, it'll eat your face off if your neighbors don't break in first because of the smell.
by solyin · Nov 4, 2026
The problem with Wickard v Filburn is that there is literally no activity that doesn't qualify as interstate commerce, when the framers of the constitution clearly intended that…
by labcomputer · Nov 4, 2026
Interest
Proportion of Hacker News items mentioning "food" over time.
Mentions
Total number of Hacker News items mentioning "food" over time.
Food is any substance that is consumed by an organism for nutritional support. Food usually consists of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals. The substance is ingested by an organism and assimilated by the organism's cells to provide energy, maintain life, encourage physical requirements, and support growth. Different species of animals have different feeding behaviours that satisfy the needs of their metabolisms and have evolved to fill specific ecological niches within specific geographical contexts. Read more on Wikipedia