Why We Are All Junk Food Addicts?

Are we really in control of our food choices? Or are external factors guiding us subconsciously toward certain products? The mild high we get from sugar-rich foods. The aggressive marketing that can be so alluring we end up buying for emotional reasons.

This extremely interesting article from the New York Times lifts the curtain on the junk food industry. It highlights specific cases whereby foods are scientifically created to hook the consumer.

I believe that we are not powerless to resist engineered food. Knowledge is power. And in a world where foods we eat can potentially be toxic to our bodies, we need all the knowledge we can get. Companies that sell potentially damaging products will never come forward to admit their practices.

More science is coming out about the addictive properties of sugar. No ‘top-down’ solutions appear to be on the horizon. It is up to the consumer to make the right choice for their own health and the health of their family.

Please take the time to read the article. It may help inform your purchasing decisions for the better in the future.