«Our research supports the theory that high - fat / high -
sugar foods stimulate the brain in the same way that drugs do,» Schroeder said.
Not exact matches
Our former FDA Commissioner has written a book about how the
food industry manipulates the fat,
sugar and salt in products to
stimulate our appetites and encourage overeating, much as the tobacco industry manipulates the contents of its cigarettes to encourage addiction.
My body also tells me that any highly
stimulating foods (coffee, alcohol,
sugar) makes me too wired, so I respect that, believing that my body knows best.
Pro-inflammatory
sugars, trans - fats, and additives that are found in processed
foods, baked goods, and candies will keep
stimulating your immune system.
Starches and
sugar stimulate the release of insulin in the body more than any other nutrients found in
food.
Repeated challenges to the pancreas with glucose - spiking
foods stimulates an over-response of too much insulin, which drives blood
sugar levels below normal ranges (hypoglycemia), Furthermore, this persistent pattern weakens the adrenal glands ability to restore glucose levels back to a normal range, leaving you in a prolonged symptomatic hypoglycemic state (hypoadrenocorticalism).
The processed
foods are meant to taste so delicious that you can never give them up,
stimulating your taste buds with tons of
sugar, salt, and fat.
She has always eaten simply since the day she started eating solids, so her tastes and preferences will be different to children who have been exposed to
stimulating and processed
foods that are loaded with salt,
sugar and additives to intensify their flavour.
FACT - Did you know that most
foods labeled as «
sugar free» or «low - carb» actually contain artificial sweeteners,
sugar alcohols, and other additives that create a hormonal mess inside your body, actually
stimulating your body to STORE more belly fat and
stimulate cravings!
The first problem with whole grains is that many whole grain breads and cereals still raise your blood
sugar fairly substantially, which
stimulates an insulin spike, and triggers you to have more cravings for carbohydrate - rich
foods later.
Sweet
foods are rewarding,
stimulating the brain's reward pathways and, via learning and conditioning mechanisms, increasing the likelihood of seeking out more
sugar, just like the incentive that draws people to drugs like alcohol, nicotine and cocaine.
It helps raise the blood glucose level without
stimulating excess secretion of insulin like
foods high in
sugar.
Treats that are low in fiber and high in
sugar, like bananas, potatoes, nuts, and processed
foods such as pasta, do not contain enough fiber to
stimulate the stomach and the cecum.