Why Are We Addicted to Unhealthy Foods?
- Why do we wake up in the middle of the night and claim our body is craving instant noodles?
- Why can’t I live without sugar, cookies, and pastries?
- Why do I tell the nutritionist I want a diet but can’t give up my 3-in-1 coffee?
- Why can’t I give up cola?
- Why do I always ask for a cheat meal every week and eagerly wait for it?
- Why do I feel like I can’t live without this food?
- Is it possible that something is controlling my brain and willpower? Am I part of a conspiracy?
The Food Industry
Food manufacturers conduct many studies and experiments on humans before producing any food product. The goal is to reach a certain point in the brain that makes us feel bliss and complete satisfaction with the food, similar to a drug or cocaine addict. They use a mixture of sugar, unhealthy fats, and wheat products in certain ways to achieve this goal.
How Is This Point Achieved?
This magical mix requires great precision, and not everyone who tries can achieve it. For example, some national companies tried to imitate foreign biscuits, but we couldn’t eat them because they contained too much sugar.
Psychological Effects
The issue is purely psychological, so let’s talk about it from a psychological perspective and how to deal with it.
Understanding the Food Conspiracy
Food products are manipulated to contain ingredients that make us addicted. Even ketogenic products can contain blends that make us eat large amounts of them. Even roasted nuts contain sugar and flour, making us eat them more than allowed.
Solutions
The basic solution is to follow a diet and cut out everything harmful. It might be tough for a while, but it will pass.
Steps to Alleviate the Problem
- Future Planning for Meals: Create a meal plan and stick to it. Plan your weekly meals and buy the necessary ingredients.
- Saturday: Molokhia with chicken breast
- Sunday: Eggplant kebab
- Monday: Spinach with lamb
- Tuesday: Salmon
- Wednesday: Okra with meat
- Thursday: Liver
- Friday: Marinated thighs
- Buy Food from Nearby Stores: Buy fresh vegetables, fresh meat, and fresh fruits and avoid processed and canned foods.
- Eat Healthy Fats: Such as nuts, avocado, fatty fish, olive oil, animal butter, and ghee. Avoid margarine and vegetable oils.
- Increase Protein in Your Diet: Both animal (meat) and plant-based (beans, vegetables, nuts) protein.
- Eat Fruits Wisely: Limit the amount of fruit per day, such as two dates or an apple.
- Add New Healthy Foods to Your Diet: Try a new type of fish or leafy greens, such as seaweed.
- Train Your Brain: Change your perspective on unhealthy foods and imagine the damage they cause, and focus on the health benefits of healthy foods.
- Manage Your Psyche: Walk or run, practice yoga, meditate, take deep breaths, talk to a trusted friend or family member, and engage in a creative activity.
If you follow all these steps, let me know which food used to give you that bliss point.
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