Kudos to Fox for helping surface this. Food addiction is real.

[Pain Applicant1]

Time we start talking about it more. If we can address this and increase exercise most chronic diseases will improve.

Ultraprocessed foods with ‘feel-good chemicals’ could be as addictive as cigarettes and drugs, study suggests

Ultraprocessed foods high in fats and carbs could have addictive properties, according to a new study from University of Michigan. Nutritionists weigh in on the findings.

www.foxnews.com

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[SSdoc33]

Doritos.

More additive than any other substance I have ever put in my body.

 

[willabeast]

Wonder sometimes about Cheetos. But it is the taste or flavor that makes me unable to not finish a bag of Cheetos, not a sugar high etc. Basically I am a skinny person with the psych make up of a glutton. If I could get away with it I would never stop eating. To put it another way, I am just like my dog. Exercise, food, sex seem to be my primary pleasures (until they neuter me anyway).

 

[Ducttape]

congrats to Fox news..... hmm...


i thought i heard about this research a few months ago.

hmm...

where...

oh yes,

https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/15/health/food-addiction-help-symptoms-wellness/index.html

June 15th.

 

[Ducttape]

oh and even then....

maybe because i get news from UM, CNN was late too.

1 in 8 Americans over 50 show signs of food addiction, U-M poll finds

Whether you call them comfort foods, highly processed foods, junk foods, empty calories or just some of Americans' favorite foods and drinks, a sizable percentage of older Americans have an unhealthy relationship with them, according to a new University of Michigan poll.

news.umich.edu

 

[clubdeac]

If I remember correctly duct thinks the major contributor of chronic disease and heart disease is some nebulous uncontrollable genetic and environmental influence instead of lifestyle choices ie diet and exercise contrary to the data which suggests it accounts for 80-90% of CAD

Remember, everyone is a victim, even the 400lb diabetic who drinks a 60 oz coke for breakfast and hasn’t exercised in 30 years. As your president would say, cmon man! 🤦🏻‍♂️

 

[Ducttape]

you didnt read the article, did you.

to summarize - a certain group of people are addicted to food. telling people to make lifestyle choices will not help with food addiction.

do we just tell alcoholics "just stop drinking and you'll be fine"?

 

[lobelsteve]

Doritos.

More additive than any other substance I have ever put in my body.

More addictive or more addictive?
Slim jim? Beef jerky? Circus peanuts?
Cocaine, Shrooms, Caffeine?

 

[Ducttape]

depends on the person and what sets them off, eh?

i personally am more likely to pig out on a bag of chiccarones or fat back than slim jims.

fwiw, thats the kind of snack food i grew up with.

cheetos are good. real movie theater popcorn.

 

[Pain Applicant1]

B
So what happens now. Do certain foods get controlled or banned? Drugs are becoming less controlled and food more so. Interesting times.

 

[MitchLevi]

The most addictive thing I've ever put in my body diet wise is ginger snaps. OMG...Can't do it. Second is a Charleston Chew and third is a Twizzler if I have a drink nearby (bite ends off Twizzler and use it as a straw until it gets cold, then eat it).

I love me a hot rock of crystal meth and a Newport too...