EPISODE · Jun 10, 2024 · 40 MIN
Why You Can't Stop Eating Junk Food
from The Wellness Club with Cass Camp · host CASS CAMP
EP 33: We all know we need to eat the salad and veggies, but for some reason we just can't resist the potato chips. We have all been there. The constant cycle of overeating, feeling sick, feeling guilty about it, and doing it again. Why does this happen? What can we do about it? In this episode, I am breaking it all down for you. We are discussing: the rise of obesity and the reasons behind it the history behind processed foods (Big Tobacco...it's shocking) the reasons processed foods are so addicting nutrient dense vs calorie dense the marketing tactics of food companies how we evolved to seek out these foods interesting comparisons of processed foods to nicotine, cocaine, and other drugs and strategies to overcome it This is one you will not want to skip over. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, get help here. My ebook: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO MEAL PLANNING (40% off right now) Share with a friend and let me know what you think on Instagram @thewellnessclubxo + @casscamp! XOXO REFERENCES: Change in hyper-palatable food availability Big Tobacco NOVA Food Classification System Change in Food Environment Food Addiction Addiction Criteria Ultra Processed Foods - Epidemic
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EP 33: We all know we need to eat the salad and veggies, but for some reason we just can't resist the potato chips. We have all been there. The constant cycle of overeating, feeling sick, feeling guilty about it, and doing it again. Why does this happen? What can we do about it? In this episode, I am breaking it all down for you. We are discussing: the rise of obesity and the reasons behind it the history behind processed foods (Big Tobacco...it's shocking) the reasons processed foods are so addicting nutrient dense vs calorie dense the marketing tactics of food companies how we evolved to seek out these foods interesting comparisons of processed foods to nicotine, cocaine, and other drugs and strategies to overcome it This is one you will not want to skip over. If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, get help here. My ebook: A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO MEAL PLANNING (40% off right now) Share with a friend and let me know what you think on Instagram @thewellnessclubxo + @casscamp! XOXO REFERENCES: Change in hyper-palatable food availability Big Tobacco NOVA Food Classification System Change in Food Environment Food Addiction Addiction Criteria Ultra Processed Foods - Epidemic
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