10 Most Addictive Foods — And How to Break the Cycle
Summary
In this episode of Wellness Hustle, host Sasha discusses the pervasive issue of food cravings, particularly focusing on hyper palatable foods that are engineered to be addictive. She shares her personal experiences with food culture, especially the differences between her upbringing in Russia and the abundance of processed foods in the U.S. Sasha outlines the ten most addictive foods and the questionable ingredients that contribute to cravings. She provides actionable strategies to combat these cravings without resorting to an all-or-nothing mindset, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's food environment and making smarter food choices.
Takeaways
These foods are designed to make you crave more.
It's not a willpower problem; it's about food design.
Hyper palatable foods hijack your brain's reward system.
Cultural differences in food availability impact cravings.
The most addictive foods include pizza, chocolate, and chips.
Questionable ingredients like MSG and high fructose corn syrup disrupt satiety.
You can swap, not restrict, to manage cravings.
Creating a supportive food environment is crucial.
Cravings can be messengers about your emotional state.
Empower yourself with knowledge about food and nutrition.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Food Addiction
05:16 Cultural Perspectives on Food Choices
10:33 Questionable Ingredients in Processed Foods
15:40 Kickoff Motivation
15:41 The Power of Consistency
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In this episode of Wellness Hustle, host Sasha discusses the pervasive issue of food cravings, particularly focusing on hyper palatable foods that are engineered to be addictive. She shares her personal experiences with food culture, especially the differences between her upbringing in Russia and the abundance of processed foods in the U.S. Sasha outlines the ten most addictive foods and the questionable ingredients that contribute to cravings. She provides actionable strategies to combat these cravings without resorting to an all-or-nothing mindset, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's food environment and making smarter food choices.
Takeaways
These foods are designed to make you crave more.
It's not a willpower problem; it's about food design.
Hyper palatable foods hijack your brain's reward system.
Cultural differences in food availability impact cravings.
The most addictive foods include pizza, chocolate, and chips.
Questionable ingredients like MSG and high fructose corn syrup disrupt satiety.
You can swap, not restrict, to manage cravings.
Creating a supportive food environment is crucial.
Cravings can be messengers about your emotional state.
Empower yourself with knowledge about food and nutrition.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Food Addiction
05:16 Cultural Perspectives on Food Choices
10:33 Questionable Ingredients in Processed Foods
15:40 Kickoff Motivation
15:41 The Power of Consistency
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Sasha Fischer
Sasha Fischer is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Personal Trainer helping high-achieving women create sustainable wellness routines that boost energy, confidence, and clarity. Host of The Wellness Hustle, Sasha shares practical tips on nutrition, fitness, and mindset to help women thrive in business and life—without burnout.
