Category: European lifestyle

Across Europe, annual per capita sugar consumption shows a striking disparity, with some western nations consuming over 40 kilograms per person, while several eastern and southern countries fall below 20 kilograms, according to FAO data cited by Agrideria Industrial LLC. This wide variation highlights the stark differences in dietary habits and lifestyle across the continent.

According to a 2025 review in *Microbiology Research*, sourdough fermentation helps break down gluten and reduces certain carbohydrates that can cause digestive issues. This, combined with active lifestyles and dietary habits, sheds light on how Europeans can eat so much bread and stay thin without guilt.