Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food

[LindaS 316]

This article talks about how food has been engineered to be addictive. It starts out discussing a meeting in 1999 of major food companies (true story) to discuss the rising obesity epidemic.

It is an interesting read, but it also reminds me a bit about the lawsuits and nicotine companies. They knew, and they didn't care.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/24/magazine/the-extraordinary-science-of-junk-food.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

[No game 14,437]

Haha!! I just posted that!!

Good article

[Matthew 27]

Our genetics just can't work as fast as food companies marketing.....but there are more factors than what they're making and advertising. Portion sizes, sedentary lifestyles, increased bombardment of stress and responsibilities are more to blame IMHO. But...like any capitalist philosophy....they're giving what there customers want. Bigger and "better". It's up to us to make informed choices regarding our diet....not government regulation. I feel there are so many more healthy food options out there now compared to the last 25 years...it's all up to the individual choice at the end of the day.

[Fawn1120 18]

They knowingly added salt and sugar to make the food more addictive. What a great reason to eat fresh produce and non processed foods. There are a couple food documentaries on Netflix, Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead and another called Hungry for Change. After watching them, it's clear that processed foods are the enemy and fruits and veggies are our hope of living healthier.