Introduced in 1937, Kraft Dinner is a quick and easy meal option for Canadians. While not the healthiest option, Canadians each consume an average of 3.2 boxes a year and 55% more than the United States according to Chapman (2012). Canadians consume a lot of Kraft Dinner; however, Kraft Dinner should not be considered emblematic of Canadian cuisine. Canada has a very successful and thriving wheat and dairy industry, both of which are major contributors to the manufacturing of Kraft Dinner. Although thriving industries, the wheat and dairy industry are not something that is thought to be symbolic of Canada. To add, Kraft Dinner’s convenient nature appeals to the average Canadian who is busy and short on time, whether that be a student or busy mother. Lastly, Kraft Dinner is contributing to a culture of laziness and obesity among Canadians.
Considering Canada’s booming wheat industry, it is fitting that Canada’s “national meal” is a form of pasta. Wheat is Canada’s biggest export earner of all agricultural products and lands in the top five wheat exporters in the world. According to Agriculture Canada (2017), In 2017 Canada produced over 27 million tonnes of wheat. Wheat …show more content…
In the 1950’s a 21-year-old woman would probably be married with a child or two and spend each day preparing a home cooked dinner for her family. Today, a 21-year-old is most likely a student with a limited budget and limited time, which is where convenience foods come in to the picture. There is an increasing social trend of laziness among today’s younger generation, and convince foods contribute to this problem. According to Chapman (2012) compared to 26 years ago, today we devote six fewer minutes to cooking and cleaning up three meals a day. If this trend continues, our society will continue to see a rise in a multitude of problems including laziness, the loss of cooking skills, and
Considering Canada’s booming wheat industry, it is fitting that Canada’s “national meal” is a form of pasta. Wheat is Canada’s biggest export earner of all agricultural products and lands in the top five wheat exporters in the world. According to Agriculture Canada (2017), In 2017 Canada produced over 27 million tonnes of wheat. Wheat …show more content…
In the 1950’s a 21-year-old woman would probably be married with a child or two and spend each day preparing a home cooked dinner for her family. Today, a 21-year-old is most likely a student with a limited budget and limited time, which is where convenience foods come in to the picture. There is an increasing social trend of laziness among today’s younger generation, and convince foods contribute to this problem. According to Chapman (2012) compared to 26 years ago, today we devote six fewer minutes to cooking and cleaning up three meals a day. If this trend continues, our society will continue to see a rise in a multitude of problems including laziness, the loss of cooking skills, and