Conveniently Addicted: Are Food Companies Sabotaging Our Health for Profit?

This morning, I came across a story that stopped me: a teenager in Pennsylvania is suing major food companies for contributing to their health issues. While a lawsuit like this may seem extreme to some, it raises a crucial question we all need to ask: Are food companies fueling a cycle of addiction and illness?

The science is clear: ultra-processed foods are designed to be addictive. Packed with excessive sugars, salts, and unhealthy fats, these foods hijack our brain’s reward centers. The more we eat them, the more we crave them. And the more we crave them, the further we drift from nourishing, real foods that support our well-being. Think about it, can you eat just one potato chip?

But who’s really responsible here? Yes, personal accountability matters, but food companies wield immense power. They shape what’s affordable, what’s marketed to us (and our children), and what’s conveniently available. Have you ever walked into a convenience store and noticed what is "conveniently available?" Their advertising strategies highlight fun, happiness, and even “health” benefits while conveniently glossing over the long-term consequences. The end result? A population is grappling with obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, depression, and a strained healthcare system.

It’s time to acknowledge that most food companies are not incentivized to prioritize health. Instead, their bottom line is profit at the expense of public well-being. They know the formulas that keep us coming back, and they’re not rushing to change them.

This isn’t just a teenager’s fight; it’s a fight for all of us who care about the future of our health. We need to demand transparency, accountability, and change from these companies. Support local, real food options whenever possible. Educate yourself and your loved ones about what’s you put on your plate. (Click here to read an article I wrote about real food.) And most importantly, don’t underestimate the power of your voice and your choices.

We’re at a crossroads. Food can be the fuel that empowers our health or the bait that lures us into a cycle of addiction. The question is: which path will we choose?

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👋Hi, I’m Denise, Longevity Concierge. I help women live longer, healthier, and happier lives by combining science-backed strategies with simple, empowering habits.

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