Why Are These Foods Super Addictive?

A big pack of potato chips or a second slice of delicious chocolate cake while watching Netflix is loved by almost everyone. There are some foods in life that we are just hooked on to. Even though we try to escape and control ourselves; somehow we end up consuming them. Such foods are called Super Addictive Foods. Even though food addiction sounds harmless, it can lead to harmful diseases. But have you ever wondered why are these foods super addictive? Let’s find out!

List Of Super-Addictive Foods

Here is the list of top super addictive foods. Be reminded that these are just the top 10 foods and not the entire list of foods that are super-addictive. The actual list may be longer than 50 food items.

• Chocolate.
• Ice cream.
• French fries.
• Pizza.
• Cookies.
• Cake.
• Cheeseburgers.
• Sugary Soda
• Coffee
• Simple carbohydrates (potato chips, tortilla chips)

 

Why These Foods Are Super-Addictive?

There are many reasons why these foods are super-addictive:

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Highly-Processed foods such as pizza, chocolate, potato chips, cookies, ice cream, French fries, etc. contain large amounts of fat and refined carbohydrates that get rapidly absorbed n the bloodstream and regulate the functioning of the blood at a much faster pace.

Chocolates in particular; one of the world’s most-craved foods; contains alkaloids that are present in alcohol that can mimic the effects of drugs on the brain.

Cheese loved by almost every one contains highly addictive morphine in a small proportion along with phenylethylamine, which is related to addictive qualities.

People are addicted to Pistachios due to their oil content that makes their flavor stand out even more.

Carbohydrates help in the quick release of glucose that helps in boosting the body’s energy.

 

What can These Food Result In?

Super-addictive foods can result in an imbalance of various elements in the human body. This imbalance may then manifest in so many ways that it is difficult to list them here. However, have a look at the most common problems arising out of these super-addictive foods.

• Obesity
• Imbalance in blood sugar levels
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Fatigue
• Anxiety
• Agitation

 

Red Flags To Keep In Mind

These super-addictive foods can result in unhealthy patterns. Thus, looking for red flags is very important. Be observant to notice any of the following signs that may indicate that you are addicted to some foods.

• Eating continuously even after being full
• Sneaking and hiding eating habits
• Having a feeling of no control whenever you are near food
• Thinking and stressing about food all the time
• Going out of the way for certain food
• Avoiding situations just for food

 

How to Resist Food Addiction

The best solution to resist food addiction is by consuming single-ingredient, simple food. Some of them are:

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• Cucumbers
• Carrots
• Beans
• Apples
• Brown rice
• Broccoli
• Bananas
• Corn with no butter or salt
• Strawberries

You may also try consuming at least one meal every day that is very high on fiber that will give you a feeling of fullness without adding extra calories. This feeling of fullness will take care of the craving for these addictive foods. Apart from this, you need to strengthen your willpower and practice mindfulness to overcome this cycle.

There is no great harm in consuming these highly processed foods as long as it is in moderation. The bottom line is that one must be aware of their eating patterns and look for red flags. Practice mindfulness and test your willpower in order to lead a happy life. You may also want to check out our Health and Fitness section for more information and health tips.