Proof The Bible Is True

Ultra-processed foods are industrially formulated with added sugar, artificial sweeteners, additives and flavorings to be highly rewarding and even addictive.

 

They can alter the brain’s reward pathways the same way that other addictive substances do, making them challenging to consume in moderation.

 

In fact, a body of scientific research has emerged in recent years to show that some ultra-processed foods can be as addictive as cigarettes and cocaine.

 

Several major food brands were once owned by the world’s largest tobacco companies. Evidence suggests the same tactics used to formulate and market cigarettes were used in the creation of food products.

 

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