David Linden gets it. Food reward is not an inherently dangerous or fattening phenomena. Indeed, it is reflective of the dietary needs and consumption habits of the human race for eons. Unfortunately, it has been thoroughly exploited in recent decades by food manufacturers.

A common dieting tip is to cut out manufactured foods. For the longest time, I thought this was about their glycemic impact. While that is certainly a factor, manufactured and processed foods also tend to be light in nutrients, stuffed with food fillers, and designed to encourage consumption and repeat purchases.