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Sigma Nutrition Radio
#76: Nicole Avena, PhD - Hedonic Eating, Food Reward & Claims About "Sugar Addiction"
Jun 23, 2015
Neuroscientist Nicole Avena discusses hedonic eating vs. caloric need, food addiction, and sugar addiction. They explore the impact of food on the brain and behavior, the neurobiology of eating and the food reward system. They also delve into the role of sugar in food addiction and obesity. The challenges of sustaining weight loss and overcoming food addiction are addressed as well.
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- Permanent lifestyle changes are crucial for sustaining weight loss and healthy eating patterns.
- Step-by-step elimination of problematic foods and gradual introduction of healthier alternatives can help address addictive tendencies.
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Diets fail because they are temporary and do not address addictive tendencies towards certain foods
Diets often fail because people approach them as temporary solutions, rather than making permanent lifestyle changes. Many people struggle to stick to healthy eating patterns because they may have addictive tendencies towards certain foods, particularly those high in sugar. Cold turkey approaches may be overwhelming, so a step-by-step elimination process can be more effective. The key is to break associations with problematic foods and gradually introduce healthier alternatives.
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