Soft Drinks, Chips, Cookies: Study Compares Highly Processed Foods to Tobacco

Soft drinks, chips, and cookies are everyday staples for many. But what if these products stray further from unprocessed food than we realize? A new study from the U.S. draws a striking comparison: Highly processed foods may resemble cigarettes more than fresh fruit or vegetables in both their effects and production. The researchers behind the study warn that these products are intentionally designed to encourage overconsumption and call for stronger policy and regulatory measures.