Published Jan 7, 2022

365: Brain-fooling foods & how to control your cravings | Award-winning food writer Mark Schatzker

Award-winning food writer Mark Schatzker delves into the impact of ultra-processed foods on health, contrasting Northern Italian and North American food cultures, and examines the evolutionary and neurological factors affecting our cravings and weight control.

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365: Brain-fooling foods & how to control your cravings | Award-winning food writer Mark Schatzker

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Eating as Experience

Taste and Nutrition

Pleasure and Cravings

The Power of Eating

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Dopamine and Desire

Weight Loss Realities

Diets and the Brain

Embracing Uncertainty

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Ultra-Processed Foods

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Ultra-Processed FoodsMark Schatzker, an award-winning food writer, discusses the impact of ultra-processed foods on health and obesity. He explores how modern food engineering alters taste perception, leading to unhealthy eating habits and the need for a new approach to nutrition.

Ultra-Processed Foods

Cultural Food Perspectives

Brain and WeightMark Schatzker examines the evolutionary and neurological factors influencing human eating habits and weight control. He discusses how our brains, shaped by evolution, interact with modern food environments, leading to challenges like cravings and obesity.

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