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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 19 MIN

Ultra-Processed Foods: The Addictive Science Hooking Your Brain

from Foodnourish Deep Dives · host Pavlos Giorkas

In today's episode we're uncovering the startling truth about how the food industry designs products to keep you coming back for more.We explore how Big Tobacco’s history of engineering cigarettes influenced the creation of modern snacks, using the "bliss point" to trigger dopamine spikes.We also discuss how these highly engineered substances specifically target children, hijacking their biology through aggressive marketing. Learn why cutting back on these foods can feel like quitting a drug and discover simple steps to regain control over your health.References:https://usrtk.org/ultra-processed-foods/addictive/https://foodnourish.netSupport our workSupport our work. Make a small donation.This removes any advertisements and help us continue bringing more interesting topics and confronting mainstream narrative on health.Click the Link to support us:https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/foodnourish-deep-dives--6602003/support 🤗 Support the show: Become a supporter for just 2€ per month to remove advertisements and help us continue bringing interesting topics while confronting mainstream narratives on health. Support FoodNourish Deep DivesThis episode includes AI-generated content.

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