It has been suggested that consuming too much ultra-processed food can lead to a decrease in cognitive abilities, particularly in areas such as decision-making and impulse control. Some experts even say that these foods are like "brain junk food," filling your stomach but leaving your brain feeling unsatisfied. There are also critics who point to flaws in this argument including inconsistencies, arbitrariness, and the inherent priviledge afforded by that argument. Or, you could just blame it on the food and continue on with your habits.

Recommendation

• Abraham: His Dark Materials (https://www.hbo.com/his-dark-materials)
• Shane: High on Fire (https://highonfiremerch.com/)

Links:

1. https://ihu.unisinos.br/images/ihu/2022/12/jamaneurology_gomes_gonalves_2022_oi_220079_166915485121698.pdf
2. https://www.cambridge.org/core/services/aop-cambridge-core/content/view/2A9776922A28F8F757BDA32C3266AC2A/S1368980017000234a.pdf/div-class-title-the-un-decade-of-nutrition-the-nova-food-classification-and-the-trouble-with-ultra-processing-div.pdf
3. https://www.ift.org/news-and-publications/digital-exclusives/why-nova-misses-the-mark
4. https://www.google.com/search?q=nova+carlos+monteiro&oq=NOVA&aqs=chrome.0.69i59j69i57j0i67j46i67i433j46i67i613j0i67j69i60j69i61.1617j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:efff45ec,vid:wucc_Ra4wuo,st:1

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