Addictive Eating: How Hyper-Palatable Foods are Reshaping Our Diets | Tera Fazzino | The Proof EP298

Ever wondered why you just can’t stop eating certain foods? Psychologist Tera Fazzino, PhD has the answer. Join me in Episode #298 to discover the science of hyper-palatable foods, how they’re making their way into your kitchen, and where they overlap with the tobacco industry in this insight-packed conversation.

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Dr Tera Fazzino is Assistant Professor of Psychology and Associate Director of the Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment at the University of Kansas. Renowned for developing the first standardised definition of hyper-palatable foods, her work bridges clinical psychology and nutrition, making her an authoritative figure on the addictive nature of certain foods and their impact on obesity. Dr Fazzino's insights are pivotal in understanding the challenges and solutions in our food environment, and she brings this knowledge to today’s conversation.

00:00 - Intro
02:47 - Exploring Brain Reward Mechanisms Triggered by Hyperpalatable Foods
13:00 - The Influence of Hyperpalatable Foods on Brain Reward Functions
17:03 - Food Addiction Explored: A Psychological or Physical Issue?
21:01 - Identifying Susceptibility Factors in Food Addiction
23:46 - The Impact of Mental Health on Consuming Hyperpalatable Foods
27:56 - Comprehensive Analysis of Hyperpalatable Foods and Their Ingredients
31:45 - The Critical Role of Sodium in Food Palatability Enhancement
36:44 - Debating the Reduction of Sodium Consumption: Benefits and Challenges
47:10 - The Intriguing Connection Between the Tobacco and Food Industries
59:42 - Are All Ultra-Processed Foods Created Equal? A Critical Examination
1:06:06 - Identifying Hyperpalatable Foods Commonly Found in Homes
1:10:57 - Protein's Interplay with Hyperpalatable Foods: A Detailed Study
1:18:34 - Examining Caloric Intake and Overeating Tendencies with Hyperpalatable Foods
1:25:36 - Practical Strategies for Managing Hyperpalatable Food Consumption
1:33:26 - Long Term Exposure of Hyperpalatable Foods on Human Health
1:35:02 - Future Trends in Food Policy and Public Health Concerning Hyperpalatable Foods
1:43:00 - Replacing Sugar with Artificial Non-Nutritive Sweeteners: Pros and Cons
1:46:00 - Outro

Learn more about Dr Tera Fazzino at https://fazzinolab.ku.edu/people/tera... and discover her lab at https://fazzinolab.ku.edu/.

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