Aug 17, 2022
We live in a nation awash with cheap, easy-to-get calories,
mostly from highly processed convenience foods. Now, some
researchers argue that these foods may actually be addictive – just
like cigarettes or alcohol. Ashley Gearhardt, PhD, of the
University of Michigan, talks about why highly processed foods may
trigger addiction, the difference between addiction and simply
liking to indulge in treats, who is most at risk for food
addiction, and more.
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