Humans are animals, and in the modern context, our natural gift for seeking out nutrients has been folded in upon itself.
The snacking behaviors we see in ourselves aren’t bad, but when it comes to healthy living, we may want to reexamine what we’re selecting.
Companies spend millions of dollars each year to determine the most tempting combination of flavors and textures that will make their products appealing. It has long been noted that we seek out fat, salt, and sugar—those things being relatively scarce in the natural environment.