Understanding Food Addiction: The Most and Least Addictive Foods.
Up to 20% of people might experience food addiction, especially among those with obesity. Food addiction is similar to substance addiction, where individuals struggle to control their consumption of certain foods. However, not all foods are equally addictive. Here are the most and least addictive foods according to research.
References:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/18-most-addictive-foods
Up to 20% of people might experience food addiction, especially among those with obesity. Food addiction is similar to substance addiction, where individuals struggle to control their consumption of certain foods. However, not all foods are equally addictive. Here are the most and least addictive foods according to research.
References:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/18-most-addictive-foods
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00:00Welcome back sun bro, we hope you all in great health and great money.
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00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about, understanding food addiction, the most and
00:14least addictive foods. Up to 20% of people might experience food addiction, especially among those
00:19with obesity. Food addiction is similar to substance addiction, where individuals struggle
00:24to control their consumption of certain foods. However, not all foods are equally addictive.
00:28Here are the most and least addictive foods according to research.
00:321. Foods likely to cause addictive eating. Researchers at the University of Michigan
00:36studied 518 people using the Yale Food Addiction Scale, YFAS. Participants rated 35 foods on a
00:43scale of 1. Not addictive to 7. Extremely addictive. About 7 to 10% of participants
00:48were diagnosed with full-blown food addiction, while 92% showed addictive-like behavior towards
00:53some foods. 2. The 18 most addictive foods.
00:56Most addictive foods are processed and high in sugar or fat.
00:59Here are the top ones with their average addictive score.
01:02Pizza, 4.01. Chocolate, 3.73.
01:06Chips, 3.73. Cookies, 3.71.
01:09Ice cream, 3.68. French fries, 3.60.
01:13Cheeseburgers, 3.51. Regular soda, 3.29.
01:18Cake, 3.26. Cheese, 3.22.
01:21Bacon, 3.03. Fried chicken, 2.97.
01:25Plain rolls, 2.73. Buttered popcorn, 2.64.
01:29Breakfast cereal, 2.59. Gummy candy, 2.57.
01:34Steak, 2.54. And muffins, 2.50.
01:383. The 17 least addictive foods.
01:40Least addictive foods are typically whole and unprocessed.
01:43Here are the top ones with their average addictive score.
01:46Cucumbers, 1.53. Carrots, 1.60.
01:49Beans, no sauce, 1.63. Apples, 1.66.
01:54Brown rice, 1.74. Broccoli, 1.74.
01:58Bananas, 1.77. Salmon, 1.84.
02:01Corn, no butter or salt, 1.87. Strawberries, 1.88.
02:06Granola bar, 1.93. Water, 1.94.
02:10Plain crackers, 2.07. Pretzels, 2.13.
02:14Chicken breast, 2.16. Eggs, 2.18.
02:18And nuts, 2.47. 4. Why junk food is addictive.
02:22Addictive eating isn't just about willpower. Processed foods, especially those high in sugar
02:26and fat, are engineered to be hyperpalatable, leading to cravings and overconsumption.
02:31These foods cause significant blood sugar imbalances and release massive amounts of
02:34dopamine and other feel-good chemicals in the brain, much more than unprocessed foods.
02:39This can create a cycle of cravings and overeating, known as food addiction.
02:43Food addiction can cause serious issues, and certain foods are more likely to trigger it.
02:47Eating mostly whole, single-ingredient foods can help prevent food addiction.
02:52These foods provide the necessary nutrients without triggering overeating.
02:55If you struggle with food addiction, seeking help from a therapist and
02:58nutritionist can address psychological issues and create a healthy, balanced diet.
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