Who doesn’t like sugar, right? Studies show that an average American consumes over 150lbs. in a year or 6 cups of sugar in one week.
If you’ve ever wondered why this is happening, listen in as I share with you what the difference between palatable and hyper-palatable is, and what makes you crave certain foods like pizza, pastries, ice cream, and chocolate.
Technology plays a big factor especially in today’s food choices but it’s not something you can’t do something about. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Once you understand how your food is processed, you’ll discover how little steps can help you closer to your weight loss goals.
[2:49] Food scientists hi-jack your taste buds by actually calculating the bliss point of sugary foods and beverages so that you get hooked.
[4:33] Science of food addiction is clearer now, than ever before.
[5:15] When this pleasure sensor is activated, it makes us feel good. It actually drives out to seek out more of that feeling.
[9:26] Research indicates that chocolate is the most frequently craved food among women.
[10:08] That’s a habit-forming drug called, Theobromine. It’s a mild stimulant on its own. But when added it’s added to something that’s already highly addictive like chocolate, it puts many of us over the edge.
[10:15] This is why I’m very particular as to where I purchase my chocolate from.
[11:55] Our current food system is less than a century old and not nearly enough time for humans to genetically adapt to the radical changes that occurred.
[12:10] Many researchers believe that this evolutionary mismatch is why we suffer from a high rate of lifestyle-related disorders such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.
[13:10] Rather than getting fat from meat and whole foods, dairy, and nuts, we now get them mechanically from oils that are cheap and convenient.
[13:31] Which one is the enemy? Is it too much sugar or too much fat?
[14:08] Technology has allowed us to create foods that are far more seductive than those that occur in nature.
[14:25] It was just an unfortunate side effect of the race to make money.
[14:36] About $8.8B was spent on ads for unhealthiest offerings.
[16:18] How can we fight this instinctive force that makes us eat too much?
[17:45] They feel like they don’t have enough will power. The key is to control your food cues in your personal environment.
[18:55] Try to avoid foods that have this combination.
[21:34} Put those healthy foods within reach.
Links from today’s episode:
EP 158: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Managing Food Cravings
EP 157: 5 Sneaky Weight Loss Mistakes Sabotaging your Success
EP 156: The Power of Plant-Based Eating: Tips for Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet
EP 155: Pillow Talk: Secrets to Transforming Your Sleep Habits
EP 154: Breaking the Burnout Cycle & The Healing Power of a 'Hooky Day with Erayna Sargent
EP 153: Tropical Treasures: The Top Caribbean Superfoods for Vibrant Health
EP 152: The Magnificent Benefits of Magnesium
EP 151: Fueling the Heart: A Nutritional Approach to Heart Wellness
EP 150: The Power of Words: How Language Impacts Your Health
EP 149: Natural Detox Strategies for Healthy Weight
EP 148: Breakthrough Strategies to Crush Burnout with April Likins
EP 147: Blue Monday | Nutrition and Mood: Eating to Elevate Your Winter Spirits
EP 146: What Are You Really Hungry For? With Kim Shapira
EP 145: Weight Loss Over 40: Your Week by Week Plan
EP 144: The Myth of January 1st: You Fail At Your New Year’s Goals Because Of This
EP 143: 4 Tips to Prevent Holiday Weight Gain & Still be Merry
EP 142: Navigating the Holidays: Stress Coping Tips for a Healthy Season
EP 141: The Story of Food Swap Foodie and Navigating Uncertainty
EP 140: The Blueprint to a Longer Life: Decoding the Secrets of Blue Zones
EP 139: The Secret Path to a Sharper Brain & Mental Resilience
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