Which foods may be addictive? The roles of processing, fat content, and glycemic load

Since it had been hypothesized that energy-dense, hyper-palatable foods are related to addictive-like eating behaviors, this 2015 study analyzed the association between intakes of certain foods with food addiction among a young Australian population, and aimed to describe these associated nutrient intake profiles. A total of 462 participants (86% female, 73% normal weight, aged 18-35) […]

Food craving is commonly described as an intense urge to eat. Research has shown that it consistently predicts eating behaviors and weight-related outcomes, playing a role in the growing obesity crisis. While there are well-established gender differences in both the prevalence and health effects of obesity, limited recent research has explored gender differences in food […]