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Are We All Addicted? Sugar, Ultra-Processed & Big Food’s Plan To Keep You Enslaved. Dr Joan Ifland PhD MBA

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Jul 26, 2024
Dr. Joan Ifland, an authority on processed food addiction, explores the alarming impact of ultra-processed foods on health. She reveals that sugar is even more addictive than cocaine, shedding light on how corporations manipulate cravings. The discussion highlights environmental influences on eating habits and the deceptive marketing of junk food. Ifland emphasizes the importance of community support in recovery, encouraging listeners to critically assess their dietary choices and the societal factors contributing to this growing epidemic.
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INSIGHT

Processed Food Addiction Criteria

  • Processed food addiction disrupts work performance and personal well-being.
  • It manifests in unintended use, cravings, time mismanagement, and compromised roles.
INSIGHT

Neurochemistry of Food Addiction

  • Neurotransmitters like dopamine are involved in food addiction, similar to cocaine.
  • The food industry manipulates these neurochemicals to create hyper-palatable, addictive products.
ANECDOTE

Tobacco Industry Influence

  • The tobacco industry's success with addiction models influenced processed food.
  • Environmental changes, like smoking restrictions, aided smoking cessation.
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