498: Breaking Food Addiction with Dr. Vera Tarman

People often say things like, “I'm addicted to chocolate” or “I can’t live without ice cream.” And sometimes it’s true. Modern food is processed, packaged and concentrated in ways that light up our dopamine and endorphin receptors just like drugs; and yes, psychological and physiological addictions are very common. If you’re addicted to cigarettes, the clear solution is to stop. That’s not easy, but at least the goal is clear. If you’re addicted to food, you have to learn to manage your addiction, and this is why it can be such a challenge to overcome. On this week’s podcast, you’ll meet a medical doctor and recovered food addict herself. Learn How food addiction can affect people of normal weight too  When have your food habits turned into an addiction?  Sweet vs. savory, men vs. women, breaking the cycle  Why cheat days are impossible for addicts How to quit some food, but eat freely with others  Links Dr Tarman’s SiteABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Tarman is a food addiction expert, who writes, speaks and treats people who suffer from sugar addiction, food addiction, and who seek food recovery. She is the author of Food Junkies: The Truth About Food Addiction, and Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction. Nutritional Tip of the Week Gas BBQ Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes