Competitive eater Kobayashi retires, says he’s no longer hungry | Morning in America

Legendary competitive eater Takeru Kobayashi announced he is retiring because he’s lost his appetite. Doctors found his brain developed an aversion to highly processed foods. Board-certified neurologist Dr. Tom Pitts says processed foods are a “national health epidemic.” #TakeruKobayashi #HotDogContest #Food Start your day with “Morning in America,“ NewsNation’s live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all America. More from NewsNation: Get our app: Find us on cable: How to watch on TV or streaming: