A fun and inspiring plant-based podcast from nutrition experts at The Physicians Committee. "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll, who lost 280 pounds, is frequently joined by Dr. Neal Barnard and others to motivate and educate both new vegans and those who have been plant-powered for life. Learn the secrets to improving your health from doctors and nutritionists and become inspired by others who have already reclaimed their health! Dive into the science of a plant-based diet like the effects of eating a single beef hamburger or slice of cheese can do to the body!
Food Addiction: Genetics, Cheat Days, Most Addictive, and More | Dr. Ashley Gearhardt
Could your genes have you wired to be addicted to food? Or is it the food itself that makes it so easy to overeat?
"The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll, who went to extreme lengths to lose 280 pounds and break a severe food addiction, is joined by Dr. Ashley Gearhardt on The Exam Room to explore the mind's relationship with food.
Topics Discussed
- Which foods are most addictive?
- How quickly can you become addicted to food?
- Withdrawal symptoms while dieting
- Rethinking "cheat days" to not derail weight loss
- What are ultraprocessed foods?
- Are food addictions more severe than drug and alcohol dependence?
- And more!
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Dr. Ashley Gearhardt
https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/fastlab
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Chuck Carroll
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC
Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook
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Physicians Committee
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm
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Barnard Medical Center
https://www.barnardmedical.org
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