Foods high in added fats and refined carbs are like cigarettes – addictive and unhealthy
Tobacco and ultra-processed foods alter mood in a similar way by increasing pleasurable...
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Tobacco and ultra-processed foods alter mood in a similar way by increasing pleasurable...
Every year millions of Americans try to cut down on ultra-processed foods – industrial formulations that are typically high in added fat, refined carbohydrates or both. Think cookies, cakes, potato chips and pizza. For many, the desire to change what they eat is triggered by concerns about potentially life-threatening health…
Many people know that most ultra-processed foods are not healthy. But the goal of cutting down on them can be so challenging that the majority of these attempts fail. Why? They may be addictive, sharing more in common with tobacco products than with whole foods like apples or beans.