EPISODE · Jan 28, 2023 · 41 MIN
How to get free of food addiction - Dr Jen Unwin Clinical Psychologist
from Family Health Lab · host Claire McDonnell Liu
How to get free of food addiction with Dr Jen Unwin Clinical Psychologist Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist and Family health Lab podcast host, in conversation with Jen Unwin. 01:09 The first international Food Addiction Conference 02:19 Paul Early's mind blowing talk on brain activity related to food addiction 02:41 Sugar is psychoactive, we need to be mindful about giving sugary "treats" to children 04:08 Meeting Bitten Jonsson for the first time, Sugar addiction specialist 05:01 Sugar Addiction becoming officially recognised by WHO and American Psychiatric Association 06:22 Withdrawal symptoms from sugar or highly processed foods 07:06 Robert Lustig's long term campaign on the harms of sugar 07:25 People power to acknowledge food addiction and the harmful effects of foods 09:09 A lifetime of yoyo dieting and how she feels since accepting herself as a food addict 12:38 Sugar abstinence and adapting to a low carb diet 18:50 Dr David Unwin's own low carb journey 19:40 What to do when you fall off the wagon 20:52 Jen's husband David, children and grandchildren all now follow a Low Carb or Keto diet 22:13 How sweeteners impact on reducing sugars and food addiction 24:59 The 6 point C.R.A.V.E.D. criteria to assess whether you are a food addict 29:56 High sugar diets are more likely to make us depressed - here's why 31:09 Genetic susceptibility to food addiction 31:23 Food pushers and the crazy food environment that contributes to sugar addiction 31:51 The importance of reaching out for support and finding your community 33:17 Dr Jen Unwin's book on food addiction Fork in The Road 35:37 Getting food out of the dustbin - finding people that can understand your worst moments 36:05 How to change food habits and behaviours, by boosting dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin and endorphins elsewhere. 39:44 Recovery is absolutely possible - there is hope for your food freedom! ** Please support us by subscribing! And if you are feeling moved to help us with our mission to empower other families please donate a little through our Patreon page: Patreon.com/FamilyHealthLab * * * * Family Health Lab Podcast: Healing Families S1: E9 Interviewer: Claire McDonnell Liu, Nutritionist Episode time: 40:01min Tech: https://www.0ad.com.au/ Leafie.org/FamilyHealthLab FB: LeafieHealth Twitter: LeafieHealth Insta: LeafieHealth - IMPORTANT - The content in this video is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of a primary physician. Always consult with your physician in matters relating to your health, particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or immediate medical attention. Individuals’ lifestyles, bodies and health histories vary. The author does not assume any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by the choice to implement any of the health strategies.
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