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 98: Food Cravings: Why they Happen and How to Curb Them
EP 97: How to Ease Back Into a Fall Routine
EP 96: 5 Healthy Summer Foods
EP 95: How to Deal with Food Pushers & Summer BBQs ENCORE
EP 94: Living and Loving More with Coach Lovemore
EP 93: Creating Inner Harmony & Fulfilling Your Calling with Meghan Telpner
EP 92: Get Out of Your Own Way and Stop People Pleasing with Tiffany Hall
Ep 91: Summer Weight Loss Tips
EP 90: Easy Healthy Habit Hacks
EP 89: Keeping Your Space And Mind Clutter-Free With Ysabelle Allard
EP 88: Untoxicated: Living an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle with Jenn Kautsch
EP 87: Busting Through Stress and Burnout for Weight Loss with Dr Deanna Rose
EP 86: The Top 10 Iron Rich Foods to Add to Your Diet
EP 85: 3 Things You Didn’t Know About Gut Health
EP 84: 5 Foods You Should Always Have In Your Pantry
EP 83: 7 Foods That May Reduce Stress And Anxiety
EP 82: How to Sleep Better at Night
EP 81: How to Eat Healthy With a Busy Schedule
EP 80: Why Can’t I Stop Eating at Night
EP 79: How to Eat Healthy on a Budget
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