Processed Foods and Additives

How ultra-processed foods are engineered to override your hunger signals and worsen metabolic health

Nearly 60% of American calories come from ultra-processed foods—industrial formulations designed for maximum craving and minimum satiation. This module covers the NOVA classification system, how the bliss point and vanishing caloric density drive overconsumption, the metabolic effects of common additives, label-reading strategies, and practical approaches to transitioning to whole foods.