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Sometimes, we need to drive over the speed limit or consume some empty calories to feel alive.

The right seeks "evocative empty calories" so they can feel without having to think.

“Then the excess of sugar that isn't needed for fueling activity is just empty calories triggering an insulin response, leading to inflammation, extra calorie consumption, weight gain, increasing the risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes, and all the rest.”

This sounds like sugar's keeping us fed, but added sugars are actually empty calories – they are bereft of any nutrients like vitamins or fibers.

Added sugars are empty calories; they are added to the product during the manufacturing process to make it taste better.