What are the most (and least) addictive foods?
Who would've thought the steak-craze stemmed from something deeper? Addictive-like eating behavior is more than just a craving or lack of willpower.
But processed foods like cereal taste so good! Unfortunately, they're often engineered to be "hyperpalatable," making your taste buds dance for joy. Yes, even wholegrain varieties.
Addictive foods also contain high amounts of calories, and cause major blood sugar imbalances, which can result in those crazy carb cravings.
The brain has a reward center that is activated and starts releasing dopamine and other feel-good chemicals when we eat, and even more when we eat things like bacon.
The brain's reward center explains why most people enjoy eating, and why some seek food, like cheese, for those happy feelings.
The reward system isn't all bad, as it ensures we eat enough food to get all the energy and nutrients that we need, but foods like cake can throw the system off.