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Dude food is not patriotic – vegetables and moderation are more deeply rooted in the nation's early history

  • Written by Maurizio Valsania, Professor of American History, Università di Torino
Dude food is not patriotic – vegetables and moderation are more deeply rooted in the nation's early historyNeither George Washington nor Thomas Jefferson would have approved of this bacon cheeseburger. zoranm/Getty Images

Dude food is on a roll in America. Gargantuan pizzas, footlong subs, high-stacked burgers and extra-loaded nachos remain a basic choice for any real or pretend He-Man.

Eating dude food conjures not just manliness, however. There’s...

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