Can You Train Your Brain to Resist Addictive Foods?

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Yes, according to a leading British doctor. “You can train your brain to resist addictive foods.” So says Dr Michael Mosley, and that’s not all he has for us. “Addictive foods almost all have one thing in common: a 2:1 ratio of carbohydrate to fat. Humans find this ratio intoxicatingly addictive as it is the exact … Read more

Insidious Strategies Food Companies Use to Create Addictive Foods

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Do you ever wonder why certain foods cause us to crave them and overeat? We are constantly surrounded by food advertisements that tempt us to buy their products at the grocery store. But what we don’t always realize is that food companies use nefarious strategies to make their products irresistibly addictive. It may come as … Read more

Uncovering the Triggers of Food Addiction and Emotional Eating: A Step Towards Healing

Food is essential for our survival, but it can also be a source of comfort and pleasure. However, when we rely on food to cope with stress or emotions, it can lead to unhealthy eating habits that may eventually develop into full-blown addictive behavior or emotional eating disorders. Understanding the difference between these two conditions … Read more

From Trigger to Habit: How Environmental Factors Contribute to Food Addiction and Emotional Eating

Food addiction and emotional eating are two complex issues that can have a significant impact on an individual’s physical and mental health. While food addiction is characterized by compulsive overeating, emotional eating involves using food as a coping mechanism for managing stress or negative emotions. Understanding the causes and triggers of these behaviors is crucial … Read more