Ep 112. How to Stop Food Addiction with Dr. Vera Tarman

We know that humans can become addicted to drugs and alcohol, but can we actually become addicted to food? Today, we interview Dr. Vera Tarman, the author of "Food Junkies - A Recovery from Food Addiction" Dr. Tarman, is the medical director of Renascent, an addiction rehab centre in Toronto, and works with people struggling with a variety of substance addictions, including food. Evidence is mounting for the ways in which the brain responds to hyperpalatable food substances, such as food products that are high in sugar, fat and/or salt. Research is showing that these substances can trigger a brain response and cascade similar to drug addiction. The food industry however, often creates food with the intention of having it be addictive. We have always counselled people about learning to develop a positive relationship with food, but there may be a case of learning how to avoid certain food products that have these addictive food substances. Tune in to today's conversation with Dr. Vera Tarman to hear all about this controversial topic. Check out the blog article that Dr. Vera Tarman wrote "Food Addiction Symptoms" Check out Dr. Tarman's blog on our website: Food Addiction - Sandra Gentleman Dr. Vera Tarman, MD, FCFP, ABAM MSc. is the Medical Director of Renascent and a senior staff physician at Salvation Army. Dr Tarman has a special interest in the clinical syndrome of food addiction and has presented at numerous public forums to educate and advocate on this subject. She is author of Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction, and is a cohost of the popular Food Junkies Podcast. She is also the founder of the free Facebook group, called “I’m Sweet Enough: Sugar-Free for Life”. Sugar-Free for Life Support Group: I’m Sweet Enough | Facebook Please check out her YouTube channel: Vera Tarman MD - YouTube Enjoying the show? Consider leaving a 5 star review, and/or sharing this episode with your friends and family :) Visit our website and join our newsletter or check us out on social media. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Your support helps fuel the stoke and keeps the show going strong every week. Thanks! Website: www.mywifethedietitian.com Email: [email protected]