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Episode 190: Carbs Are Killing You! With Dr. Rob Cywes, MD, PhD

The Plant Free MD with Dr Anthony Chaffee

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Understanding Addictive Behaviors and Emotional Eating

The chapter explores the complexities of addictive behaviors related to substances like alcohol, drugs, and food, particularly carbohydrates, as a means of emotional management rather than nutrition. It delves into the impact of overeating on hormonal signaling in a society abundant with food, emphasizing the disruption of natural feedback systems and the challenges faced with emotional eating. The discussion highlights the failure of traditional calorie-based diets and emphasizes the importance of addressing emotional eating as a substance abuse issue for sustainable dietary changes.

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