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In 1985, Philip Morris, best known for Marlboro cigarettes, bought General Foods, and then in 1988, they acquired Kraft. By 2000, Philip Morris controlled over half of America’s processed food industry.

At the same time, R.J. Reynolds, another tobacco giant, merged with Nabisco in 1985, further cementing their shift into the food sector.

These companies took their expertise in creating addictive products and applied it to food, specifically targeting processed foods high in sugar, fat, and salt—the perfect combination to keep consumers hooked.

The food pyramid, introduced by the USDA in 1992, pushed high-carb, processed products like bread and cereals as the foundation of a "healthy diet" while demonizing natural fats.

Guess who benefited?

The same companies that had moved from selling cigarettes to selling processed foods. By promoting carbs and processed foods as healthy, they ensured that consumers were eating products that were not only cheap to produce but also designed to be addictive.

It's no coincidence that the rise in obesity and diabetes rates coincided with the dominance of this food pyramid.

What's even more concerning is how these companies continue to shape our food choices today.

While the food pyramid was replaced by MyPlate in 2011, the legacy of pushing addictive, processed foods remains.

These corporations profit from selling products that contribute to the very health problems we face, all while marketing them as part of a balanced diet.

Just like with tobacco, it’s a system built on creating dependency rather than promoting true health.

Speaker: @calleymeans
Video: @tuckercarlsonnetwork

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