Some people find it difficult to avoid certain “trigger foods”
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Is it possible to become “addicted” to eating unhealthy food? Yes, a group of doctors and scientists are going against mainstream medical advice to proclaim a provocative new way of thinking about overeating.
This idea is not entirely new, and some researchers have argued for years that some people overeat and that their relationship with food should be considered an addiction. But it appears to be different from other types of addiction, such as relying on alcohol or taking drugs.
Source: www.newscientist.com
