| ||
| ||
|
|
|
| ||
| |
|
Unchaining Yourself from an Unhealthy Food Addiction
The cry of "I have no willpower!" often emerges from the consumers who jokingly surrender to their lack of will when it comes to eating something clearly unhealthy. However, scientific nutritional research has identified that something much more serious - much more dangerous - is often at work here. For many people, what they perceive as a harmless lack of willpower is actually an addiction an addiction to chemicals that the brain secretes in response to stimulation by certain foods, such as chocolate or cheese[i]. As dangerous as this addiction is, however, recent studies suggest that it is actually much more frightening than it first seems. According to one notable study, the human brain can release dopamine, which is a neurotransmitter linked with feelings enjoyment, when a person merely sees or smells certain foods[ii]. As such, people who may be sensibly avoiding foods that release serotonin and other chemicals (such as chocolate) may still be susceptible to a sight and smell-based addiction to unhealthy food. Understanding this complex problem begins with understanding the word addiction. Defining a clear-cut definition of addiction is in itself a challenge and a rather hotly debated pursuit at the moment. Still, there is enough unity among credible social and biological scientists to say that a person who is powerless to stop an action is addicted[iii]. When applying this rather grave concept to eating, it becomes starkly clear that choosing an extra slice of pizza or bar of chocolate may be the expression of a very serious addiction to unhealthy food. Remarkably, unlike how addictions to things like alcohol, drugs, and sexual activity viewed biological and psychological illnesses, addiction to eating is often ignored or, at the very least, diminished to be something that is based on willpower. The insulting advice of "just don't eat it if you don't want to get fat!" that some obese people actually hear from their doctors, relatives, or colleagues is one of the most common manifestations of this often well-meaning, but potentially harmful, ignorance. The bottom line fact - and one that more medical professionals are accepting based on scientific evidence - is that obesity and related eating disorders are often the results of an addiction they are a serious health condition that must be approached methodologically like other diseases[iv]. Understanding that food addiction is indeed a problem - a severe disease, in fact - is a fundamental key in addressing this unique health challenge. At the same time, the notion of "willpower" should be removed, in most cases, from the eating disorder vocabulary, and replaced with the word "addiction". This will make that extra piece of pizza or that third slice of chocolate cake be seen for what they often are: the means to satisfy a bonafide addiction. Once the "eating disorder as an addiction" paradigm is in place, then and only then can both unhealthy eaters and those supporting them take steps to solve the problem. While there are no overnight solutions, there are paths that eaters can take that head in the right direction: freedom from eating addiction. The first step on this path is to eat a complete and balanced source of nutrition. Taking this first step, like so much else associated with the addiction to unhealthy food, is easier said than done. Eating sensibly is unusually difficult in a time-starved culture and even more difficult when there are arrays of self-described nutritious dietary sources to choose from. Whether it is energy bars or fad diets, finding a simple, convenient, and practical source of balanced nutrition is hard to find. However, some exceptional products are garnering serious positive attention from scientific community. These products deliver complete protein in a vitamin enriched formula. Furthermore - and of critical value - is that these products contain no carbohydrates, no unsaturated fat, and few calories none of which are from fat. These products are helping people unchain themselves from food addictions, and reflect a trend towards nutritious and ethical nutritional supplement manufacturing. Of ultimate importance, however, is that these products return eating choice control back to where it must always remain: with conscious and empowered consumers, and not to some hidden and potentially destructive addiction. About Protica Founded in 2001, Protica, Inc. is a nutritional research firm with offices in Lafayette Hill and Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Protica manufactures capsulized foods, including Profect, a compact, hypoallergenic, ready-to-drink protein beverage containing zero carbohydrates and zero fat. Information on Protica is available at www.protica.com. You can also learn about Profect at www.profect.com. References [i] Source: "That's Why We Call it Junk Food". MSNBC.http://msnbc.msn.com/id/3606198/ [ii] Source: "Food on the Brain". Forbes.com. http://www.forbes.com/home_europe/free_forbes/2005/0110/063.html [iii] Source: "Addiction". eHealth Connection.http://www.ehealthconnection.com/regions/ehealth/health_information/00036220.asp [iv] Source: "Obesity as a Disease". MPR News.http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2004/03/29_bensonl_desease/ Copyright 2004 - Protica Research - http://www.protica.com
MORE RESOURCES: Burn and Detox your body with Acai Berry
DR COLON DETOX CLEANSER DIET PILLS TABLETS FOR SALE
Acai Berry Diet Detox ULTIMATE Fat Burner 1-2-3 COMBO
NEW Sealed Acai Berry ULTIMATE Detox FAT BURNER! 60 cap
Premium Acai Breeze Berry1500mg Burn Detox 60VCaps
PURE Acai Berry ENERGY Flush Extreme DETOX Diet 1200mg
ORGANIC ACAI BERRY DETOX ENERGY DIET GREEN TEA 1 LB.
Teen Slim 4 Teens to Detox, Healthy Weight & Skin 50ml.
COLON CLEANSE DETOX EXTRACT KIT W/ PURE ACAI BERRY DIET
Acai Berry Diet ULTIMATE Fat Burner DAILY Detox Cleanse
Acai Berry Diet ULTIMATE Fat Burner Detox DAILY SAFE
Acai Pure Berry AcaiPure Detox 1500mg 90VCa FREE Bottle
PURE ACAI BERRY ELITE DIET CLEANSE BURN FAT DETOX PILL
ACAI GOJI BERRY MANGOSTEEN HERBAL DETOX CLEANSE TEA
Acai Berry PowerSupreme ENERGY DIET, CLEANSE, DETOX 4:1
??COMPLETE DETOX COLON CLEANSE ?? So Easy 3 Day Program
ULTIMATE GOLD 16 oz! DETOX! DIETARY SUPPLEMENT!
Detox Max:Natural Detoxification &Colon Cleanser-60 Ct
100% WUYI Diet Detox Weight Loss Fat Burner 60 Tea Bags
Acai Berry + Colon Cleanse Detox~~POWERFUL PROVEN COMBO
|
|
|
|
RELATED ARTICLES
Toys At Rollback Prices at Walmart.com Save on the Latest Top Sellers at Wal-Mart
|
| home | site map | Disclaimer | Privacy Policy |
| © 2006 |
