In recent years, food addiction in the U.S. has become rampent and obesity rates are increasing. Sugar is naturally present within foods, such as grapes, and salt is a welcome addition to many meals. Fast food meals, such as KFC's Double Down sandwhich, is a prime example of how corporations, such as PepsiCo (the parent corporation), manipulate consumer's sugar and salt intake. These meals are oversaturated with refined salts, sugars, fats, and oils that are linked to obesity, high blood sugar, and increased cholesterol rates. It is refined for the purpose of enhancing the flavor of the product while maintaining its affordable price. This creates an effect in our bodies that makes it significantly harder to resist foods composed of refined carbs and fats. In recent years, M&Ms have been the top selling candy in the United States, with over $670 million in yearly sales.
This is the ingrediant list for M&Ms. What is Blue 1, Green 3, and Red 40? These are dyes that have been known to cause cancer in lab animals.
Take MSG. This is a bundle of concentrated salt that is placed in chips, salsa, and other foods to enhance the flavor.
Casein is another compound that, when used in the fast food industry, is altered to inlcude vast amounts of sugar and unhealthy fats. It prevents your body from feeling full and leads to overeating.