The Addictive Allure of Ultra-Processed Foods

This chapter explores the implications of gluttony within modern dietary habits, focusing on the consumption of ultra-processed foods and their addictive qualities. It highlights the evolution of human preferences for sweet and fatty foods, contrasting these instincts with contemporary dietary advice and the marketing of processed foods. Personal anecdotes and research underscore the challenges of maintaining healthy eating habits in a society inundated with tempting, artificially engineered food options.