Todd Talk: Ultra-Processed Foods: Big Tobacco’s New Playbook?

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Written By Todd Huff

A 60-second conservative commentary with humor and heart.

Illustrated comparison of a cigarette pack and a brightly colored ultra-processed snack bag, highlighting similarities in engineered addiction and corporate influence.

My friends, what if your snack drawer was engineered like cigarettes?

A study published in Milbank Quarterl, your favorite publication, found ultra-processed foods, or UPFs, “share key engineering strategies adopted from the tobacco industry.” Let that sink in. UPFs have been linked to higher risks of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, mental disorders, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Many are laboratory-designed formulations built to trigger dopamine in the brain. The reward is brief. The craving isn’t. Sound familiar?

Like cigarettes, the hit fades fast and leaves you wanting more. And the same people who allowed this to happen also promise secure elections, wise use of your taxpayer dollars, and worldwide catastrophe from climate change if you don’t give them more power.

When corporate profit and government oversight drive addiction, skepticism isn’t cynicism. It’s common sense.

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Todd Huff

Todd Huff is a popular talk show host and podcaster known for his intelligent and entertaining conservative discussions on The Todd Huff Show, which attracts 200,000 weekly listeners. He covers a variety of topics, including politics and culture, with a focus on authentic and meaningful dialogue. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling with his family, spending time outdoors, and coaching his kids' soccer team.

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