Nobody knows why ultra-processed foods are bad for you

Re:Nobody knows why ultra-processed foods are bad for you by autoexec on Tuesday November 26, 2024 @03:03PM (#42249443)

> Sugar is naturally occurring in basically all the food we consume. Good luck ripping it out. Good luck getting a functioning body without consuming carbohydrates, either.

How do you go from "Sugar should be consumed in moderation" to "Sugar should be ripped out of all foods and the body doesn't need carbohydrates"?

Why jump from a reasonable and sound observation to some ridiculous extreme nobody asked for?

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Re:Nobody knows why ultra-processed foods are bad for you by Sohcahtoa82 on Tuesday November 26, 2024 @03:30PM (#42249717)

I interpret it to mean that we shouldn't be adding sugar to any of our foods. The natural sugar in the foods we eat is plenty.

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Re:Nobody knows why ultra-processed foods are bad for you by autoexec on Tuesday November 26, 2024 @03:40PM (#42249837)

I wouldn't even go that far. A slice of birthday cake won't kill someone. Added sugars have their place, but we shouldn't be adding them where they aren't needed and we should consume them in moderation. It's wild how much random stuff has added sugar. I've even seen deli meat with added sugar. Who is asking for corn syrup to be pumped into their roasted turkey?

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Re:Nobody knows why ultra-processed foods are bad for you by SoftTalker on Tuesday November 26, 2024 @06:17PM (#42251220)

In side by side taste tests more people like the version with added sugar. That’s why they add it; it sells.

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