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The Sustainable Self-Development Podcast

SSD Radio hour III: Food addiction, wiring to Binge, Crash dieting, and more...

Nov 18, 2018
Experts on food addiction, binge eating, and health discuss intriguing topics such as the controversial nature of food addiction, the behavior of hunter-gatherers and its relation to binge eating, setting realistic weight loss goals, the importance of body weight for overall health, and the ideal body composition for health and aging.
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Quick takeaways

  • Food addiction exists and certain foods can trigger addiction-like behaviors in some individuals.
  • Humans may be evolutionarily wired to seek out calorie-dense tasty foods and can exhibit binge eating behavior.

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The Podcast Episode: Clips from Various Interviews

In this podcast episode, the host shares clips from three different interviews discussing various topics. The first topic is food addiction and whether addiction to certain foods like pizza and ice cream really exists. The second topic explores whether humans are evolutionarily wired to seek out calorie-dense tasty foods and if they are wired to binge on them. The third topic delves into the question of how fast you can go for rapid fat loss and whether crash diets are worth it. While being lean and not overly heavy is beneficial for health, the podcast also emphasizes the importance of finding a balance and enjoying life.

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