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TMHS 821: These Foods Are ADDICTIVE! Take Back Control of Your Biology With These Tips

Published: Aug. 28, 2024, 2 a.m.

There\u2019s no doubt that our diet influences our mental health, body composition, and risk for developing chronic diseases. And in today\u2019s world, as multiple health epidemics are skyrocketing, it\u2019s more important than ever to be informed about how our food is impacting our biology.\xa0\xa0

On today\u2019s show, you\u2019re going to learn from four experts in their respective fields about how ultra-processed foods hijack our cravings and hunger and directly influence our health. This episode features some of the top experts like Dr. Amy Shah, Dr. Jud Brewer, and more. These conversations cover topics like how ultra-processed foods alter our neurochemistry, gut health, and mental health.\xa0\xa0

You\u2019re going to learn about how certain foods are specifically created to get you hooked, how food addiction occurs, and why ultra-processed foods are so easy to overeat. We\u2019re also going to talk about realistic ways to begin changing your dietary habits. So listen in, and enjoy this compilation episode!\xa0\xa0

In this episode you\u2019ll discover:\xa0

  • How ultra-processed foods are engineered to target dopamine pathways.\xa0\xa0

  • The connection between diet and mental health.\xa0\xa0

  • What role your gut bacteria plays in dictating your hunger and cravings.\xa0

  • Why the food you eat influences your mood.\xa0\xa0

  • What neuropeptide YY is, and its role in satiety.\xa0\xa0

  • The difference between hunger and cravings.\xa0\xa0

  • Why a diverse diet is key for gut health.\xa0\xa0

  • The importance of thinking of nutrition in a more holistic way.\xa0\xa0

  • Why it can be difficult to move toward a healthier diet.\xa0\xa0

  • The fascinating science of how humans evolved to overeat.\xa0\xa0

  • Why ultra-processed foods are so easy to overeat.\xa0\xa0

  • What the scarcity loop is, and how to use it to change your habits.\xa0

  • How scarcity cues influence our behaviors.\xa0

  • What addiction actually is.\xa0\xa0

  • The first step in changing eating habits.\xa0\xa0

  • How to change the reward system in your brain. \xa0

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