Ever wonder why you can’t resist seasonal treats - even the ones you don’t actually like that much? From pumpkin spice lattes to candy corn, these foods are engineered to hijack your brain chemistry, keep you craving more, and turn us into “ultra-processed people” in record time.
In this episode, Kara unpacks:
-The marketing playbook behind seasonal junk food
-How sugar rewires your brain (and why willpower isn’t enough)
-Startling stats from Dopamine Nation and Ultra-Processed People
-Why your grandparents’ diet may be the ultimate reset
-Simple ways to enjoy the season without letting Big Food run the show
You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you’ll never look at that candy aisle the same way again.