Understanding the Obesity Epidemic The Role of Food

Understanding the Obesity Epidemic: The Role of Food

 Food addiction and obesity are growing problems in countries around the world.  There are many factors theorised to contribute to obesity. However, the two main culprits of the epidemic are thought to be increased caloric intake and less physical activity. As the world has modernised, there is greater availability of food for many people. At…
Food Addiction vs. Sugar Addiction What’s the Difference

Food Addiction vs. Sugar Addiction: What’s the Difference?

 The terms ‘food addiction’ and ‘sugar addiction’ are flooding the media these days. But what do they mean? Are they the same thing? With obesity and its associated negative consequences on the rise – not only in North America and Australia, but around the world – researchers have been focusing a lot of attention on…
Eating the right foods to help prevent a relapse part 1

Eating the Right Foods to Help Prevent a Relapse Part 1

 Eating Right Can Help Depression Many addicts suffer from depression and other emotional disorders. For some addicts these emotions are part of the reason why they began using drugs or drinking alcohol in the first place. Eating the right foods can help to improve or even eliminate depression and other negative emotions. Eating right can…
Eating the right foods to help prevent a relapse

Eating the Right Foods to Help Prevent a Relapse Part 2

 Drug or alcohol addiction causes harm to the user’s physical and psychological health. Part of this harm done is a result of unhealthy eating habits and a deprivation of essential nutrients and vitamins. Rehabs around the world are teaching recovering addicts about healthy behaviors and how to eat right. Learning how to eat right not…