When people think of addiction, they usually think of drugs such as opioids and marijuana, right? Well, of course, yes! However, it is worth noting that there are some edibles as well that might seem normal but are the most addictive foods. We are going to tell you about seven such food items that are addictive and unhealthy for you. As per research, by cutting back on the consumption of these addictive foods, many have found a myriad of health benefits and also lost excess weight.
Understanding that exorphins, a chemical in foods, can act as a drug in your body and thus fuel addiction can help many patients to better monitor their weight and to successfully fight off those late-night eating binges and their excessive cravings. So, are you ready to know about the addictive foods that you should avoid? Let’s go!
7 Most Addictive Foods According to Science
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Dairy Items
If you ask us ‘what is the most addictive food’, we’d say that it’s dairy items. Yes, that’s true. The protein in your dairy foods is called casein. This casein is very addictive and interestingly the same medications that are administered in an emergency room for a drug overdose can eliminate the craving for dairy. We hope this gives you an idea of just how very powerful the craving for casein is in your body.
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Meat
Many people crave meat, however, what they are really craving is the albumin as well as the hemoglobin and gamma globulin that are in the meat. These specific chemicals are well known for their ability to activate the opioid receptors in the brain, and this is why meat is considered one of the most addictive foods. If these patients are treated with medications that block opiate receptors their craving drops dramatically.
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Sugar
Do you know that sugar, especially when combined with fats, acts as an opiate? Yes, that’s true! And when treated with opiate blockers, the person will stop craving the combination very quickly. Sugar and fats are responsible for obesity in many patients and are among the most addictive foods, so you better stop over–consuming them.
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Potato Chips
If we talk on a global level, potato chips are probably on top of the list of the most addictive foods. Yes, you heard it right! Do you know that the potato chips that seem to be a tasty and go-to snack to you, are high on salt and oil, making them extremely unhealthy for you.
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Salt
If you suffer from high blood pressure, one of the first things you’re advised to do is take the saltshaker off the table and stop using salt in your cooking. Salt is among the most addictive foods and forces the body to retain fluids and thus increases blood pressure. Sadly, many of us learn to crave salt from a young age. This salt craving is very difficult to break but well worth the effort if you, like many of us, are suffering from high blood pressure.
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Rice And Wheat
You should know that the protein in wheat and rice called gliadin acts as an opiate in your system. Again, your body begins to crave it like a drug, and you crave more and more bread when you’re dining. Remember that the more bread you eat, the more you’re feeding the addiction, and the same goes for rice. If you’re craving more than a normal serving of highly addictive foods, you may need to wean yourself from bread and rice.
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Ice cream
Your favorite dessert, ice cream, is yet another one of the addictive food items. This is because it is full of calories, fat, sugar, and high-fructose corn syrup (that is highly addictive). So, the next time you crave ice cream, remember that it can affect you in numerous negative ways eventually.
Conclusion
If you’re struggling to stop food addiction because you don’t know which food items to avoid, you don’t have to worry anymore. With the list of the most addictive foods mentioned above, there is hope. So, get ready to cut back on the amounts of the above-mentioned foods and make sure you’re only eating normal-sized portions. Also, stock your kitchen, pantry, and work desk with healthy snacks such as fresh fruits, nuts, and whole grains.
Hope this article helped you!
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