The Cabrera Lab Podcast #8: The War on Goop
May 15, 2024
In this engaging discussion, the hosts dissect the concept of 'goop,' defining it as processed, liquid foods to avoid. They share a humorous take on hospital menus filled with goop-like items and highlight extreme examples like McNuggets and sugary snacks. The conversation then shifts to the pervasive influence of sugar and media, drawing parallels between addictive foods and manipulative marketing tactics. They also stress the importance of teaching media literacy to children and using metacognition to combat mindless consumption. Stay aware of what influences you!
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Hospital Cafeteria Revealed The Goop Cycle
- Laura recalls hospital cafeteria menus that were all goop and adjacent ads for diabetes treatments.
- The juxtaposition illustrated how goop consumption and its consequences are packaged together in daily life.
Goop Defined As Processed Liquid Foods
- Derek defines "goop" as anything that at some point was a liquid or highly processed, then reformed into food-like products.
- He avoids goop because it triggers cravings and leaves him feeling bad after eating it.
Goop Is Engineered For Addiction
- Derek and Laura observe the goop industry engineers food to be hyper-palatable using sugar and cheap processing.
- They argue this design functions as a feedlot for humans, promoting addiction and low-cost mass feeding.
