What makes some foods so addictive

From MAHA influencers to scientists, people are taking a new look at what makes certain foods addictive. Is it a lack of willpower or precise engineering? CNN’s Alex Clark explains how decades of development in food engineering have transformed these foods into something you can’t resist. 0:00 How did food become so addictive? 1:13 Synthesized flavor 2:22 Texture and chewing 3:31 Sugary drinks 4:45 Addiction criteria 5:48 History of processed food 6:41 The Bliss Point 7:42 The tobacco era 9:02 "Ultra-processed" definition Watch more news explainers on the CNN app: https://cnn.it/4qA8ez3 #Food #Health #News