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137. Are We All Addicted to Ultra-Processed Foods?

2023/3/12
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Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth discuss the addictive nature of ultra-processed foods, comparing them to substances like cocaine, and exploring the evidence behind food addiction.

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Is your favorite treat changing your brain? Why do so many snacks melt in your mouth? And why can’t Stephen replicate his favorite salad dressing?

 

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