Historically, obesity was so rare that it only affected the superrich or people with genetic conditions. But around 1979, obesity rates began to rise very quickly, more than doubling over a 30-year period in the United States. Much of this phenomenon can be attributed to a single cause: processed foods.
The Fight Against Fat
Today’s weight-loss drugs restore the feeling of fullness and satisfaction that processed foods undermine. Foods that are ultra-processed tend to make us pile on weight because they separate flavor from nutritional value, which confuses our instincts. Drugs such as Ozempic seem to reverse these effects, but they come with their own risks. Learn more in our latest release.
