While tasty and flavorful, unhealthy, processed foods can trap us into experiencing cravings that mirror those of addiction.
In July 2022, the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging asked a national sample of adults aged between 50 and 80 about symptoms of addiction to highly processed food and looked at how these symptoms related to their physical and mental health.
1 in 8 Older Americans May Have Food Addiction: Study
Researchers claim that highly processed foods like sweetened beverages, chips, and fast food can be addictive for some people, just like cigarettes and alcohol.
The survey results showed over one in eight meet the criteria of addiction to highly processed food in the past year, and 44 percent showed at least one symptom….