Tag: Highly palatable foods

According to research, humans have been driven to seek out high-calorie, palatable foods since the time of hunter-gatherers, a primal survival instinct. However, in modern, food-abundant societies, this instinct has evolved into what is known as 'hedonic eating,' or consuming hedonic foods purely for pleasure, often without physiological hunger.

Scientific research indicates that up to 20% of the population shows signs of food addiction, with highly processed items being the primary culprits. Understanding what foods are more likely to trigger a food addiction is crucial for managing compulsive eating patterns and reclaiming control.

According to a poll on healthy aging, over half of surveyed adults exhibited at least one sign of addiction to unhealthy junk foods. The answer lies in a complex mix of neuroscience, convenience, and food engineering designed to keep you coming back for more.