Is Flour Addictive? Understanding the Science and Breaking Free | Episode 201

In this episode of the Healthy Real Food Podcast, we explore whether flour can be as addictive and problematic as sugar. Host and health coach discusses how flour, especially when combined with fat and salt, affects blood sugar, hormones, and brain chemistry leading to cravings and overeating. The episode delves into the neuroscience of food addiction, the role of ultra-processed foods, and offers actionable steps for breaking free from food addiction cycles. Key insights include the impact of high glycemic foods, dopamine reward systems, and the importance of mindset and awareness. Listeners are encouraged to undertake a two-week experiment to see if removing flour from their diet brings peace and stability.

00:00 Introduction: Is Flour Addictive?

00:23 Understanding Flour Addiction

02:17 The Science Behind Flour and Processed Foods

05:30 Recognizing Food Addiction

08:06 Steps to Overcome Flour Addiction

11:32 Practical Tips and Final Thoughts

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