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Why do I crave unhealthy foods?

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The Holy Trinity of Flavor

We are hardwired to seek out sweet foods because we perceive them as safe. Modern manufacturing practices have allowed for the creation of food combinations that cannot be found in nature. Food like salted caramel activate multiple taste buds and multiple reward centers all at once. So in other words, these foods are so delicious that it literally blows our minds.

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