Do you have that special go to meal that feels so much more than just food? There’s no shame in it, we all have at least that one meal which is elevated above the rest, imbued with past experiences, memories, or even associated with a close family member.

Yes, it turns out food may be more than just nutritive; often it has the ability to affect our emotional and psychological wellbeing, and the power to change our mood.

This phenomenon explains food and sugar addiction, binge eating disorder and the inability to control what we eat.

Can you relate to that special meal that you go to for comfort every time? Well science may have found the reasons why. Continue reading →

Food Can Be Addictive

You may know that scientists have found through various studies that sugar is even more addictive than cocaine! Sugar is a pervasive ingredient in much of the packaged and processed foods on the supermarket shelves these days.

It is no wonder it is not only possible, but also hard not to get addicted to food! Sugar gives us an initial rush of energy and helps us feel good in the short term, but then comes the inevitable crash as our energy levels plummet.

Our bodies are working hard to re-establish balance in our blood sugar levels. This causes us to feel very tired. Then we do what comes naturally: we eat more sugar as a quick fix, to help us feel better! And so the vicious cycle goes on. Continue reading →