I’ve been obsessed for quite some time with how the brain interacts with food. Slowly, mainstream media is waking up as new literature continues to focus on the potential harms of ultra-processed food (UPF).
The primary worry lies in the way UPF affects the brain’s signals for fullness and hunger. The intricacies of this interaction remain somewhat of a mystery, but it’s observed that these foods tend to have addictive qualities and can lead to overeating.