It’s late afternoon, and you just need a quick snack to hold you over until dinnertime. You start with a handful of chips, and before you know it, the entire bag is gone! Why can’t you stop at just one chip? One reason is that chips are an example of ultra-processed foods—designed with the perfect combination of fat, sugar and salt to keep you coming back for more.

Host Alzo Slade explains what makes ultra-processed foods different from the food of our ancestors and what effects they have on our bodies. If you are looking to cut back, Alzo shares some alternatives for indulging in that snack attack—but in a healthier way.

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