My Brain Food Addiction
Studies suggest that someone who continues to fail in their weight loss attempts may in fact be suffering from a food addiction. They do not have a general lack of willpower around food, but are battling a disease, an addiction just like cocaine, heroin, or alcohol. So maybe we need to think again about how to overcome and treat obesity and being overweight in society. Research seems to indicate that the issue of food addiction is not limited to just those who are overweight, or obese. It is thought that people of normal, healthy weight could, in the same way, also be addicted to food. Scientists believe those individuals, who are not overweight, are just genetically programmed to better handle any excess calories consume. But, as yet, research isn’t conclusive. Like addictive drugs, foods high in sugars and carbohydrates ensure the brain releases an elevated level of dopamine, which produce a feeling of pleasure. This scenario is not restricted to just carbohydrate-rich foods. Sugar, ...