
Food addiction is simply being addicted to foods . Food provide nutrients needed by the body for it growth , however for many individuals , food addiction can become as serious as alcoholism ,drug addiction and other forms of addiction .


EARLY SIGNS OF FOOD ADDICTION.
Here’s a sample of questions that can help determine if you have a food addiction. Do you:
- End up eating more than planned when you start eating certain foods?
- Keep eating certain foods even if you’re no longer hungry?
- Eat to the point of feeling ill?
- When certain foods aren’t available, go out of your way to obtain them?
- You eat certain foods so often or in such large amounts ?
- You avoid social situations where certain foods are available because of fear of overeating?
CAUSES OF FOOD ADDICTION.
- Stress and Emotions – you may become addicted to food if you eat for positive emotions and reduce negative emotions .
- Foods that are rich in fat and sugar can alter how the brain works.
- Skipping breakfast
- Dieting

EFFECTS OF FOOD ADDICTION
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Malnutrition
- Obesity
- Headaches

THE RECOVERY STAGE {LETS FIX THIS} 💪
Overcoming food addiction is challenging , it involves following the same way that is used to overcome other types of addictions- — you need a plan and support . You can overcome this if you:
- Detoxify your body by avoiding fast foods , junk foods and foods with processed sugar🚫
- Avoid certain places such as the restaurant 🚫
- Eat breakfast👍
- Avoid dieting🚫
- See a nutritionist👍
- Eat three meals a day👍
- Make a plan of what you will eat – draw a menu👍
https://WWW.foodaddictsanonymous.org
SOURCE : Parylak,S.L.,Koob,G.F.,& Zorrilla,E.P.(2011) The dark side of food addiction.
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BY KUKUA GARDINER