Blog 17: The End of Overeating"

     In “The End of Overeating, David A. Kessler explains that much of the processed foods out there are being re crafted to create addiction. I agree with this notion because I believe it is an unethical practice and unhealthy.

     I am completely opposed to the idea of “eatertainment” because it is unethical and unhealthy. These companies are adding addictive ingredients to their foods such as fat, sugar, and salt. These added elements can cause customers to become addicted to their foods. I experienced many times the craving of getting McDonalds. My favorite is the Quarter Pounder burger. Once I had a taste I felt like ordering another one. It was addicting and the taste was beyond satisfactory. Kessler also says these companies are seeking to create “a lot of fun in your mouth” which is relation with what the quarter pounder felt like when I consumed it. 

     Moving on, these companies also introduce new products on a regular basis. They do so to induce the consumer to buy their foods. For example, when McDonalds introduced the Double Quarter Pounder to compliment the Quarter Pounder, I went into a crazed frenzy and I had to go get one as soon as possible. Imagine the millions of other people who also wanted to try it out. Not there is nothing wrong with the quarter pounder but these companies do this to keep the consumer excited about their foods.

     In conclusion, these companies are giving people unhealthy high caloric foods for profit. It is sort of a drug user always feeling the need to get more. This is exactly what these companies are doing, giving the consumer what they crave. 

Till next time.....