First published 2013
David A. Kessler reveals how North Americans maintained stable body weight throughout history until the 1980s changed everything. For millennia, people consumed only what they needed and stopped when satisfied. Then processed foods loaded with sugar, fat, and salt flooded the market. The food industry discovered they could boost sales by creating products that trigger endless cravings rather than satisfaction. These engineered foods hijack our natural hunger signals, making people eat even when full or not hungry. Weight gain that seems inevitable with aging actually stems from this recent transformation of our food supply. Kessler explains the science behind these addictive combinations and provides strategies to retrain our brains. Readers learn to recognize manipulated foods, understand their cravings, and regain control over their eating habits.
Genres: science, addiction, non-fiction, health, 21st-century, food-and-drink
Vibes: eye-opening, informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-journalism, social-commentary
192 pages · Hardcover · Tundra Books