Sugar

The consequence of America’s “war on fat” was added sugar in everything. Sports drinks, fruit juices, lunch meats, cheeses, and pretzels have all fallen prey to added sugars. Unfortunately, added sugars alter metabolism and blood pressure, damaging your liver and kidneys and even rewiring your brain. Yes, you read that right.

Excessive sugar excites brain signals in the same way as hardcore drugs like cocaine. Most sugars are heavily processed, which makes them even harder for your body to digest, clogging up your digestive system.