For a few years, many studies have somehow proven something that was already known: junk food is highly addictive. The mixture of salty, sweet and fat flavors can produce effects in the body similar to those of cocaine in the brain.
An effect called the «bliss point» which is the conjugation of the above elements are responsible for its high effectiveness for compulsive eating; In addition to its carbohydrates are quickly absorbed by the body and this makes us want more.
A study carried out in two stages with participants recruited through Amazon and published in Plos One has investigated which are the most addictive junk foods according to the behavior of 384 participants.
The result was the following:
1.Pizza
2.Chocolate
3.Chips
4. Cookies
5.Ice cream
6. French fries
7. Cheeseburger
8.Soda
9.Cake
10.Cheese
All of the above products are high in saturated fat and sugar, the latter element can quickly increase in your blood.
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