Food Addiction
Mar 2025 · Publifye AS
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About this ebook
""Food Addiction"" explores the compelling idea that certain processed foods can trigger addictive eating behaviors, impacting our health and fitness. The book examines how ingredients like refined sugars and artificial additives stimulate the brain's reward system, leading to cravings and overeating similar to substance abuse. It highlights the role of the food industry and social factors in normalizing overconsumption and large portion sizes. The book uniquely addresses the neurobiology and psychology behind compulsive eating, differentiating food addiction from simple overeating.
Organized into three parts, it first details how processed foods impact brain chemistry, then examines environmental and social contributors, and finally provides strategies like dietary changes and behavioral therapies to overcome food addiction. It highlights the fact that food addiction is a legitimate public health concern, not just a matter of willpower.
Ultimately, ""Food Addiction"" challenges readers to understand the powerful influence of our food environment. The book integrates insights from neuroscience, nutrition, and public health, offering practical guidance and advocating for broader societal changes to create a healthier food environment for all.
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