In this episode, I walk you through the five foods that consistently top the list (many of them I was also addicted to in the past). And then, I’ll reveal the specific ingredients that drive cravings, override fullness signals, and keep you reaching for more.

I’ll also share how understanding the science helped me break my own cycle — including the days when I could eat an entire pound bag of peanut M&M’s in one sitting.

Once you understand the mechanism, you regain control.

On this episode, you’ll learn:

Why sugar—especially fructose—drives hunger and repeat cravings (2:26)
How refined flour can spike blood sugar even faster than table sugar (3:10)
Why chocolate cravings feel emotional—and how to make dark chocolate work for you (6:30)
The evolutionary reason why chips are so addictive (8:35)
Why ice cream delays fullness signals( how to make a delicious version at home) (12:00)
What makes pizza the most addictive food in surveys—and the key nutrient it’s missing (13:52)
How your gut bacteria naturally produce fullness signals like GLP-1—no injections required (15:18)
Why breaking food addiction isn’t about discipline, but about chemistry (16:32)

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