Processed Food is Addicting

Functional brain MRIs confirm that highly processed carbohydrates stimulate the addictive centers of the brain.  These regions are involved in the feelings of being rewarded and of cravings.  The bottom line is that highly processed carbohydrates promote excessive hunger beyond our needs.

Previous research has demonstrated that refined sugar is as addictive as cocaine, giving you pleasure by triggering an innate process in your brain via dopamine and opioid signals.

Food manufacturers have done extensive market research to create processed foods that get you hooked by certain textures, smells and tastes.  These tastes revolve around saltiness and sweetness.

Highly refined carbohydrates quickly break down into sugar, increasing your insulin levels, which eventually leads to insulin resistance and diabetes.

If you stick to real, whole foods you will be much better off.

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http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/07/18/brain-imaging-confirms-food-addiction....