Food addiction and cravings: How ultra-processed foods fuel the health crisis

'It’s not just really about the calories. It starts to be about the hedonics, the pleasure, the emotion regulation from a very, very young age'

Ultra-processed foods rely on unnatural ingredients

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. According to the Nova Food Classification System, ultra-processed foods include foods with added ingredients like artificial colors and flavors, preservatives for shelf stability, and ingredients to…