Things Worth Noting
Big Pharma and Big Food fuel a health crisis through ultra-processed foods (UPF) like sodas and snacks, packed with sugar, fat, and additives. These hyper-palatable products, classified as Nova group 4, drive obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and liver issues, exploiting addictive properties. Big Food uses tobacco-like tactics—lobbying, kid-targeted marketing, and distorted science—while Farm Bill subsidies […]
Fast food and ultra-processed foods (UPFs) disrupt hunger hormones like ghrelin and leptin, making you feel hungrier and less satisfied, leading to overeating and weight gain. These hyperpalatable foods, high in additives and energy density, reduce satiety hormones PYY and GLP-1, while causing leptin resistance and elevated ghrelin. This hormonal imbalance, combined with a soft […]