As a Doctor, here’s a pattern I can’t unsee: If childhood snacks were Goldfish and cheddar bunnies, adult glucose control is usually a mess. And before anyone gets defensive—this isn’t about blame. Most parents were doing the best they could with the information they had. The problem isn’t the snack. It’s the normalization of ultra-processed carbs as everyday food, especially when they’re marketed as “better-for-you.” What I see years later in clinic: • intense cravings • constant snacking • blo