In Loving Memory
September 28, 2023
e5b602 3dd1b22f8fd1410ab15e51932096d0a2mv2 Remembering Phil Werdell, Founder of the Food Addiction Institute It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Phil Werdell, an extraordinary
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Prevalence and Regulation
September 25, 2023
In the United States, over 10,000 chemical food additives are present in the food system. This extensive use is partly due to the FDA’s handling of
Consumption of Ultra Processed Foods (UPF) Increases Risk of Cancer and Cardiometabolic Diseases
January 1, 2023
A multinational cohort study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe investigated the association between consumption of ultra processed foods (UPF) and the risk of
Depression Linked To Artificially Sweetened Ultra processed Foods
January 1, 2023
Are you feeling down lately? You might want to check your diet and see how much ultra processed food (UPF) you are eating. A new study
All Natural Fruit Drinks Contain High Amounts of Added Sugar
January 1, 2023
All Natural Fruit Drinks Contain High Amounts of Added Sugar Claims of ‘natural’ or ‘100% all-natural,’ which commonly appear on sugary fruit juices in the United
Later Meal Times Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
January 1, 2023
Later Meal Times Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Later Meal Times Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Eating late at night can have
The “Addict Brain” Highjacks Our Brains Like a Computer Virus
January 1, 2023
The “Addict Brain” Highjacks Our Brains Like a Computer Virus Episode 18: Dr. Paul Early is showcased on the Food Addiction: The Problem and The Solution
Impaired Control
January 1, 2023
Impaired control is a term that describes the difficulty or inability to regulate one’s behavior or impulses, especially in relation to substance use. Impaired control can
Social Impairment
January 1, 2023
One of the symptoms of food addiction is social impairment. Social impairment is the difficulty or inability to interact with others in a normal or appropriate
Risky Use
January 1, 2023
e5b602 0c9b8b7ab80d4e22bfc358caa5249c93mv2 One of the criteria for diagnosing a substance use disorder is risky use. This means that you continuous use despite negative effects over own