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In The Dorito Effect, Mark Schatzker explores the decline in natural food flavors due to industrialization and the rise of artificial flavorings that trick the body into craving nutrients that aren't present, contributing to the obesity epidemic. He discusses how processed foods have become more appealing but less nutritious, while natural foods are becoming blander, creating a vicious cycle. Schatzker concludes with practical advice on how to eat more healthily by choosing real, flavorful foods and avoiding artificial additives.